Definition ∞ Fraud prosecution focus denotes the specific types of deceptive or illicit financial activities that legal authorities prioritize for investigation and legal action. This concentration of resources aims to deter particular forms of economic crime and protect victims. It reflects current enforcement priorities and emerging threats within the financial system.
Context ∞ For digital assets, the fraud prosecution focus increasingly targets cryptocurrency scams, pump-and-dump schemes, and deceptive initial coin offerings (ICOs). Law enforcement agencies are adapting their strategies to combat fraud within the pseudonymous and rapidly evolving crypto landscape. This focus is a significant factor in shaping market trust and regulatory oversight for digital asset platforms.
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