The U.S. Secret Service announced via its official Twitter account a series of updates in June 2026, highlighting both its international law enforcement operations and security efforts surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On June 11, the agency reported leading a global effort targeting cryptocurrency crime: “The U.S. Secret Service led a coordinated international operation that arrested two individuals for operating a cryptocurrency money laundering service responsible for more than $389 million in unlawful transactions. The operation, conducted alongside the IRS and law enforcement https://t.co/BbhOks8EA9”.
Further details were provided on June 13, when the Secret Service stated, “$389 million. 11 countries. The U.S. Secret Service led the international operation that dismantled AudiA6, a cryptocurrency money laundering service, resulting in two arrests, seized servers and frozen digital assets. https://t.co/ilA7sHsHre https://t.co/8Y8j5b1Hof” This operation involved cooperation with multiple countries’ authorities and resulted in significant asset seizures.
In addition to its law enforcement activities, the agency also spotlighted its role in securing major public events. On June 12, it posted about preparations for the ongoing FIFA World Cup: “The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. The Secret Service has several agents within our ranks who once played the game they’re now helping to secure. Read how their time on the pitch help prepare them for a career as a Special Agent.”
These announcements underscore both the expanding scope of federal investigations into financial crimes involving digital currencies and the agency’s continued responsibility for national event security.