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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...
Argentinian Customs Officials Seize 342 Crypto Mining Rigs
26.10.2022
Customs officers in Argentina have seized a haul of 342 crypto mining rigs as the nation continues its recent crackdown on illegal miners.
The state news agency Télam reported that swoop was conducted by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) and the nation’s tax body, the Federal Administration...
OSCE Trains Uzbekistan Law Enforcement to Track and Seize Crypto, Search Dark Web
22.10.2022
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body recently organized a training course for employees of the country’s security agencies in Tashkent....
Uzbeki police get 'how to seize crypto' training from UN security org
21.10.2022
Uzbekistan's law enforcers were educated on the topics of blockchain analysis and crypto seizure methods
Turkish Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $40M in Illegal Gambling Sting
20.10.2022
A crackdown on illegal gambling in Turkey has led to the seizure of $40 million in crypto, according to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
UK Wants to Make It Easier to Seize Crypto in Terrorism Cases
14.10.2022
The government wants to mirror planned changes to the Economic Crime and Transparency bill to enable authorities to swiftly seize crypto assets linked to terrorist activities
Korean Authorities Seize $67 Million in Bitcoin Linked to Do Kwon
28.9.2022
The securities violation case surrounding Terra has been complicated even further. The South Korean authorities recently requested KuCoin and OKX to freeze over 3,313 Bitcoin allegedly tied to Do Kwon. The reported BTC amounts to over 67 million dollars as of September 28. The Co-Founder of Terra...
UK Proposes New Law to ‘Seize, Freeze and Recover’ Crypto Assets Easier and Faster
24.9.2022
The British government has presented the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to Parliament that will “make it easier and quicker” for law enforcement agencies “to seize, freeze and recover crypto assets.” The government stressed: “We must ensure that...
UK gov't introduces bill aimed at empowering authorities' to 'seize, freeze and recover' crypto
22.9.2022
King Charles announced the bill in May to both houses of the U.K. Parliament, saying it was aimed at tackling illicit finance, reducing economic crime and helping businesses grow
UK Introduces Law to Seize, Freeze and Recover Crypto
22.9.2022
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill is designed to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to seize, freeze and recover crypto assets when used for criminal activities such as money laundering drugs and cybercrime
ePayments Loses Battle with UK Regulator, Japanese Police Will Be Able to Seize Crypto + More News
13.9.2022
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New French Bill Could Give Authorities Powers to Seize Crypto Assets
9.9.2022
The country joins the U.K. in seeking to ensure police can get their hands on criminals’ bitcoin
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...
Big Eyes Coin Could Enjoy Prolonged Market Dominance and Seize the Crypto Industry from the Hands of Binance Coin and Chainlink
5.9.2022
Every so often, a new cryptocurrency is launched that shocks the industry and pushes it to new heights. Cryptos like Binance Coin (BNB) and Chainlink (LINK) enjoyed massive success, and Dogecoin (DOGE) was a meme coin that took some time but still made its name in the crypto world. There have been...
Argentinian Tax Authority Wins Landmark Case to Confiscate Funds From a Digital Account
4.9.2022
The Argentinian Tax Authority (AFIP) has won a historic case to seize taxpayer funds from a digital account. The case, which was won in an appeal in the Federal Chamber of Mar del Plata, might bring about more seizures of this kind and include cryptocurrencies as part of a stricter policy of...
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...
Ukraine Blocks Crypto Wallet Used to Raise Funds for Russian Forces
24.8.2022
The law enforcement and counter-intelligence agency of Ukraine has managed to seize the funds in a cryptocurrency wallet used to finance the Russian military campaign in the country. Officials in Kyiv claim that money collected through the wallet has been spent on military equipment for...
Korean police seize crypto for unpaid traffic fines in trial
18.8.2022
Local police in a suburb of Seoul have the authority to seize crypto in order to clear the balance of delinquent fines from traffic violations
Victorian police to get 'greater power' to seize crypto assets from criminals
4.8.2022
The new bill will also compel cryptocurrency exchanges to hand over information that could assist police in criminal investigations
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...