Florida and Massachusetts have successfully recovered $5.4 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to a romance-based investment scam. Of the recovered funds, $700,000 has been returned to victims in Florida and $1.3 million to those in Massachusetts. The remaining funds are earmarked for ongoing efforts to combat crypto fraud. Florida's cyber fraud enforcement unit reported that victims were located across six counties, with one individual from Marion County losing over $450,000. The unit has recovered $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 alone, contributing to a total of $7.2 million since its inception 2.5 years ago. Additionally, $12.6 million in crypto assets remain frozen and are subject to legal proceedings.