Reporting can feel like shouting into a void. It isn't. Each of these investigations began with one person deciding to tell us what happened to them.
Case study
Blackmail scam traced to $2.78 million in illicit funds
$2.78Min illicit funds traced
A report submitted through Chainabuse by a victim of blackmail enabled investigators to uncover a laundering operation involving nearly USD 2.8 million in suspicious funds.
The report prompted a blockchain analysis of the receiving wallet, which revealed that it had also been used to collect assets from multiple unrelated sources — all showing patterns consistent with scam activity. Further tracing led to the discovery of a secondary wallet acting as a facilitator, showing transactions to both the primary wallet and another known exit point.
These insights were quickly passed to law enforcement, including detailed tracing, behavioral patterns, and flagged exchange interactions. The case is now part of a broader recovery and enforcement effort.
Why it matters
One victim’s courage to report led to the discovery of a multi-million dollar fraud operation. Chainabuse transforms isolated reports into systemic disruption opportunities for law enforcement.
Case study
Global scam network exposed through a single Chainabuse report
One reportexposed a transnational network
In 2022, a single report submitted to Chainabuse helped expose a sprawling transnational scam operation. Using blockchain intelligence tools, investigators traced illicit fund flows across several countries and connected them to a pig butchering fraud network targeting global victims.
The report enabled analysts to begin tracing from one suspect wallet, ultimately uncovering an entire network of fraudulent accounts and financial movements. Thanks to early detection, law enforcement was able to freeze assets before further laundering occurred and take enforcement action against the key orchestrators.
Why it matters
This case illustrates how even one victim report can trigger the unraveling of a large-scale scam network — and highlights how Chainabuse acts as a crucial bridge between victims and enforcement agencies worldwide.
Case study
$1.9 million scam uncovered after a victim report triggered an investigation
$1.9Mwallet flagged as a freeze target
A report submitted through Chainabuse by a victim of an investment scam initiated a detailed blockchain investigation, which led to the identification of a high-risk wallet holding approximately USD 1.9 million in crypto assets.
The victim described interactions with a fraudulent trading platform, where funds were deposited via external wallets. The scheme escalated when attempts to withdraw were denied. The report also noted additional losses through deceptive “recovery” services. Supporting materials included communication records and blockchain transaction data.
Using blockchain analytics, investigators traced the movement of funds through multiple addresses that exhibited consistent behavioral patterns. These funds were ultimately consolidated into a single wallet, with portions transferred to centralized exchanges — creating possible paths for further identification and enforcement.
Off-chain research aligned with the on-chain findings. Other victim reports mirrored the same tactics: an initial crypto investment, the illusion of profit generation, and a final refusal to release funds. The wallet was subsequently flagged as a freeze target with high confidence, and submitted to law enforcement for further investigation.
Why it matters
This case illustrates how one victim’s report, when combined with blockchain intelligence, can expose large-scale fraud and drive meaningful enforcement outcomes. Chainabuse continues to act as a catalyst for turning individual experiences into collective disruption of criminal activity.
Your report makes the next one solvable
Even if nothing can be recovered in your case, the handles, wallets and payment details you give us are what connect it to the others.
