In a groundbreaking international effort, the Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FCEN) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have successfully recovered over $490 billion USD from global fraud and scam operations — a monumental achievement that has helped more than 930 victims across multiple continents regain their stolen assets between 2021 and 2025.

This strategic partnership reflects a growing global resolve to disrupt transnational cybercrime networks, seize illicit funds, and deliver justice to victims of scams ranging from Business Email Compromise (BEC) and crypto fraud to identity theft, romance scams, and large-scale financial deception.

A Global Operation Against Financial Crime

Launched in early 2021, the joint initiative brought together experts from both FCEN and UNODC to:

• Trace stolen assets across international banking systems, shell corporations, and crypto platforms

• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and financial regulators in over 40 countries

• Train and equip local task forces in fraud detection, blockchain forensics, and digital asset recovery

• Provide direct support to victims of online and offline financial crimes

“This has been one of the largest, most collaborative anti-fraud recovery operations in modern history,” said an FCEN spokesperson. “And it’s only the beginning.”

Types of Scams and Recoveries

The $490 billion in recovered funds came from diverse fraudulent schemes, including:

• Cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi investments

• BEC schemes targeting corporations and SMEs

• Loan scams, invoice fraud, and money laundering syndicates

• Phishing attacks and impersonation fraud

• Illicit online marketplaces and fake shopping platforms

More than 930 verified victims — from private individuals and nonprofits to multinational businesses — have received partial or full restitution thanks to joint recovery operations.

The Role of Advanced Technology

Key to the initiative’s success was the deployment of AI-driven fraud detection, real-time transaction tracing, and blockchain analytics tools that allowed investigators to identify, freeze, and reclaim stolen assets — even across anonymous wallets and decentralized platforms.

UNODC provided diplomatic and legal support to ensure smooth international cooperation, while FCEN led case-by-case recoveries through its complaint portal at efincengovs.com.

How Victims Can Still Get Help

If you or your business has lost money to fraud between 2021 and 2025, there may still be a path to recovery. FCEN is actively reviewing past and ongoing claims to assist eligible victims.

Here’s how to begin:

1. Visit efincengovs.com

2. Click on “File a Complaint”

3. Submit all evidence, including receipts, communication records, wallet addresses, or bank transfer data

4. FCEN will assess your case and determine recovery eligibility under our UNODC-supported program

A Message to the Criminal Networks: We’re Coming for You

The partnership between FCEN and UNODC has also resulted in dozens of arrests, network takedowns, and asset seizures in multiple jurisdictions — with ongoing investigations into remaining suspects.

“Fraudsters once believed their operations were untouchable,” said a UNODC representative. “This recovery effort proves otherwise.”

Final Word

The recovery of over $490 billion USD from global fraud syndicates is not just a financial victory — it’s a moral one. It sends a powerful message that international collaboration, technology, and determination can outpace even the most sophisticated criminal operations.

If you’ve been defrauded, it’s not too late. Report. Reclaim. Rebuild.

Visit efincengovs.com now to start your recovery journey.