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Home » Crypto Scam Platform Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M in CFTC ‘Pig Butchering’ Case
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Crypto Scam Platform Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M in CFTC ‘Pig Butchering’ Case

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieMarch 17, 20252 Mins Read
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Debiex Exposed as a Crypto Romance Scam

A US federal court has ruled against Debiex, a fraudulent crypto trading platform, ordering it to pay $2.5 million after being accused of running a “pig butchering” scam—a form of crypto fraud that preys on victims through romantic deception.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed the lawsuit in January 2024, alleging that Debiex posed as a legitimate crypto investment platform while actually running a scheme to steal investors’ funds.

Court Ruling: Millions Stolen, Money Laundered

On March 13, Judge Douglas Rayes of the Arizona federal court granted summary judgment in favor of the CFTC, ordering Debiex to:

  • Repay $2.26 million it stole from customers.
  • Pay a $221,500 civil penalty for violating US financial regulations.

The judge also ruled against Zhāng Chéng Yáng, an alleged money mule for Debiex, whose crypto wallet with OKX was used to launder stolen funds.

How the Debiex Scam Worked

According to the CFTC complaint, Debiex engaged in:
Fake social media relationships – Scammers posed as attractive women to build romantic trust with victims.
Fraudulent investment promises – Victims were lured into investing in Debiex’s fake trading platform.
Fabricated profits & losses – The platform displayed false balances and trades to encourage further deposits.
Fund laundering – Deposited assets were immediately moved through various crypto wallets to hide their final destination.

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OKX Wallet Seizure and Victim Compensation

Zhāng Chéng Yáng, linked to Debiex, controlled an OKX wallet that received stolen assets. The court ruled that:

  • OKX is preserving the wallet contents as evidence.
  • The wallet held 63 ETH (worth $119,500) and $5.70 in Tether (USDT).
  • The seized funds will be returned to an unnamed victim.

Final Takeaway

The CFTC’s victory against Debiex highlights the growing threat of crypto romance scams and the US government’s crackdown on fraudulent platforms. As regulators continue tightening oversight, crypto users must remain vigilant against platforms making too-good-to-be-true promises—especially those linked to social media-based deception.

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