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Millions Recovered: DOJ Orders Seized Funds Returned in Failed Bank’s Crypto Scheme
6.11.2024
A judge ordered millions seized in a Kansas crypto fraud scheme be returned to defrauded investors, marking partial relief for victims of the bank collapse. Millions Lost, Millions Returned: DOJ Mandates Restitution for Defrauded Investors The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday...
Germany, US governments move $150M in crypto
1.7.2024
The German and US governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention
German Law Enforcement Transfers $425M in Bitcoin From Seized Funds
19.6.2024
Onchain data reveals that an entity likely tied to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 6,500 bitcoin, valued at approximately $425 million, on June 19. Arkham Intelligence identified the address on Jan. 31 through its onchain monitoring systems. German Authorities...
US DOJ Seizes $9M USDT As Part Of $225M Frozen By Tether In “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam
21.11.2023
The DOJ continues its crackdown on cryptocurrency crimes by seizing USDT funds related to a “pig butchering” crypto romance scam. Image by blvdone, Adobe Stock. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that it seized $9 million worth of the stablecoin USDT related to...
DOJ Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments, Cryptocurrency From State-Sponsored North Korean Hackers
21.7.2022
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $500K in ransom payments and cryptocurrency from a state-sponsored North Korean group. “We are returning the stolen funds to the victims,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said, adding that the seized funds include ransoms paid...
UK Government Seizes $185 Million From Dormant Bank Accounts for Crisis Relief
1.6.2020
The UK government is seizing funds in dormant bank accounts worth approximately $185 million to fund its coronavirus relief efforts. So far, 30 banks have been voluntarily transferring money from dormant accounts to the government, including HSBC, Barclays, Clydesdale, Credit Agricole, Danske...