Authorities Seize Domains Linked to Tai Chang Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
The United States Department of Justice has seized the domain tickmilleas.com, which was utilized to conduct fraudulent cryptocurrency investment activities targeting American citizens. This domain was managed by the Tai Chang scam compound located in…
The United States Department of Justice has seized the domain tickmilleas.com, which was utilized to conduct fraudulent cryptocurrency investment activities targeting American citizens. This domain was managed by the Tai Chang scam compound located in Kyaukhat, Burma.
This seizure is part of a broader initiative following the establishment of the "Scam Center Strike Force" in Washington D.C., which previously led to the confiscation of two other domains associated with the same criminal operation. Tai Chang is linked to the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) and Trans Asia International Holding Group Thailand Company Limited. On November 12, these entities were prohibited from engaging in business with U.S. citizens due to their connections with Chinese organized crime and their operation of scam centers in Southeast Asia.
The seized website masqueraded as a legitimate investment platform, tricking victims into depositing funds. The Department of Justice reports that users of the site reported false representations of investment profits to the FBI. Victims were misled through fraudulent trades and witnessed fake deposits in their accounts.
This domain was managed by the Tai Chang scam compound located in Kyaukhat, Burma.
Despite the domain's recent registration in early November 2025, numerous victims have been identified by the FBI as having lost money through this platform. Currently, the tickmilleas.com website displays a law-enforcement warning page, effectively preventing further fraudulent activities and money laundering.
The website also directed users to download apps from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Following the FBI's notification, several fraudulent apps were removed by these companies. Additionally, based on FBI intelligence, Meta has removed over 2,000 accounts from its social media platforms.
The investigation is led by the FBI San Diego Field Office, with prosecution managed by Trial Attorney Ethan Cantor of the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. The initiative also involves collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island, supported by FBI agents stationed in Bangkok.
Based on reporting by GBHackers.