[tnt128]

Would these money be returned to the victims?

[littlecranky67]

Unfortunately, in pig butchering scams the victims often feel ashamed and wouldn't claim their stake.

[mothballed]

Why would the government bother prosecuting/seizing it if the money was going to the victims?

[Waterluvian]

That’s how it’s supposed to work. But these days who knows.

[boc]

“Home Depot™ Presents the Police!®"

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/l-p-d-libertari...

[wkat4242]

Um maybe because the government isn't supposed to work for profit but to enforce the law and do the right thing for victims and society?

If they're going to be only prosecuting crimes where there's something in it for them it's going to be a very unsafe society.