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US Seizes Domains Used in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam
24.11.2022
U.S. authorities have seized seven domains used in “pig butchering” cryptocurrency schemes. “Once the money is sent to the fake investment app, the scammer vanishes, taking all the money with them, often resulting in significant losses for the victim,” the Department...
The US Government Holds Over 214,000 Bitcoin, Fed’s Stash Equates to More Than 1% of BTC’s Supply
8.11.2022
United States law enforcement officials announced on Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized “approximately 50,676.17” bitcoin from a Silk Road thief. The latest seizure adds to the cache of bitcoins the U.S. government holds today as three forfeitures during the last...
IRS Building ‘Hundreds’ of Crypto Cases — Official Says $7 Billion in Crypto Seized in 2022
8.11.2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is building “hundreds” of crypto cases to crack down on tax evasion, an official reportedly said. In the fiscal year 2022, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division seized about $7 billion in cryptocurrency, which was double the previous year’s...
Turkey Seizes $40 Million in Crypto, Detains 46 Suspects in Criminal Investigation: Report
22.10.2022
Turkish authorities have reportedly seized $40 million in cryptocurrency and detained 46 people in an illegal betting investigation. “This operation came out of Turkish Cyprus and is linked to the murder of Halil Falyalı,” Turkish Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu said....
Crypto News Summary: $40M in Crypto Seized, Hong Kong May Allow Direct Crypto Purchases, Bitcoin Group May Buy Local Bank
21.10.2022
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South Korean Police Have Seized $1.3m in Crypto in 2022, Critics Say It’s Not Enough
19.10.2022
South Korean police have seized $1.3 million worth of crypto in criminal investigations so far this year, official numbers have revealed.
According to Segye Ilbo, the figure is just a small fraction (1.4%) of the total $92 million worth of assets seized by officers in criminal...
South Korea Seizes $184 Million in Crypto Assets From Alleged Tax Dodgers, Reports Reveal
24.9.2022
The government in South Korea has seized cryptocurrency worth around $184 million in two years due to tax arrears, according to local media. The authorities in Seoul started confiscating virtual assets from people accused of tax evasion in 2021. Almost 260 Billion Won in Crypto Seized for...
South Korean Taxman Has Seized $186m Worth of Crypto from Tax Dodgers in Past 2 Years, Says Gov’t
22.9.2022
South Korean tax authorities have seized over $186 million in crypto from tax-evading individuals since 2021.
According to data released by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, the National Tax Service, and 17 cities and provinces nationwide...
US Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $30 Million From North Korean Hackers
9.9.2022
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed that U.S. authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth $30 million from North Korean hackers. “This marks the first time ever that cryptocurrency stolen by a North Korean hacking group has been seized, and we’re confident...
9,404 Crypto Mining Devices Seized by Iranian Authorities Since March
25.8.2022
Iranian authorities have seized nearly 10,000 illegal cryptocurrency mining devices since March. According to reports, many of the seized crypto mining rigs were operating in public locations that receive free or heavily-subsidized electricity, such as schools and mosques. Iran Confiscates Nearly...
Accused Bitfinex Bitcoin Money Launderer Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Speaks for the First Time Since Her Arrest
24.8.2022
Following the federal judge’s decision to give the accused Bitfinex money launderer Heather Morgan permission to “engage in legitimate employment,” Morgan has broken her silence on social media. Morgan’s Twitter account dubbed “Heather ‘Razzlekhan’...
UK National Crime Agency Seizes $33 Million in Cryptocurrency
28.7.2022
The British National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that it has seized £26.894 million ($32.75 million) in cryptocurrency. “Criminals increasingly exploited financial technology and crypto assets” that could harm “the U.K.’s economy and institutions,” said...
Finland Sells 1,889 Seized Bitcoins for $47 Million — Proceeds Going to Ukraine
24.7.2022
Finland has sold 1,889 bitcoins seized in narcotic cases for 46.5 million euros ($47.4 million). The country’s finance minister previously said that the bitcoin sale proceeds will go to Ukraine for humanitarian aid and reconstruction as its war with Russia continues. Finland Sells Bitcoin...
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...
US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK government
19.7.2022
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks "as soon as those crimes occur" to help recover funds
Accused Bitfinex Bitcoin Money Launderer Granted Permission to ‘Engage in Legitimate Employment’
16.7.2022
On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested a couple that is accused of laundering 94,636 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex in 2016. The DOJ alleges that the tech entrepreneur, Ilya Lichtenstein, and his wife Heather Morgan, conspired to launder billions of dollars worth...
Seized crypto safe with US Marshals Service? Not so much, new audit reveals
15.6.2022
OIG’s audit disclosed the lack of documented policies and practices related to the management of seized crypto assets — especially related to the use of inventory spreadsheets
A life after crime: What happens to crypto seized in criminal investigations?
5.6.2022
Like with any kind of property, law enforcement has the right to sell your coins and spend the money
Belarus Has Seized Millions of Dollars in Crypto, Chief Investigator Claims
29.5.2022
Authorities in Belarus have mastered the seizure of cryptocurrencies, the head of the country’s Investigative Committee revealed in a recent interview. The high-ranking law enforcement official claims the state has already confiscated crypto assets worth millions of dollars. Companies...
Despite Criminalizing Mining, Abkhazia Uncovers Another Crypto Farm
19.5.2022
Even after introducing fines and criminal liability for cryptocurrency mining, Abkhazia continues to find underground facilities for digital currency extraction. This week, law enforcement officials have confiscated dozens of mining devices from an illegal crypto farm. Abkhazia Shuts Down Crypto...