Wu Shuo learned that the Northern District of Ohio Federal Prosecutor's Office in the United States reported that 25 defendants were convicted of participating in an international "Business Email Compromise" (BEC) and money laundering scheme. The gang gained access to business communication information by hacking emails and sent forged payment instructions to defraud funds. Over 1,000 victims were affected across 47 states in the United States and 19 countries, with involved amounts totaling approximately $215 million; the proceeds were laundered through fake bank accounts, cash transfer systems, and cryptocurrencies, among other channels. About $50 million was processed through checks and money service businesses, and some assets including cash, crypto assets, and high-value items have been seized or confiscated.