Crypto Seizures


Markets

Bitcoin Seized by Ohio DOJ Sold for More Than $19M: Report

The haul was worth around $2.9 million when forfeited in 2019.

Department of Justice

Policy

Bitcoin Worth $1.2M Seized From India Hacker

"Shreeki" allegedly hacked government portals, bitcoin exchanges and poker sites.

Bengaluru, India

Policy

Lithuania Makes Millions in First Sale of Seized Cryptocurrency

The sale of bitcoin, ether and monero brought in €6.4 million, or $7.5 million.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Policy

Finnish Authorities Have $15M in Seized Bitcoin but Don’t Want to Sell It

Finland's confiscated bitcoin horde is now worth more than $15 million.

Finland border.

Markets

Korea Seizes Bitcoin Worth $1.4 Million Following Supreme Court Ruling

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cryptocurrencies can be forfeited in criminal cases, allowing the seizure.

gavel korean won

Markets

The US Government Wants to Keep $5.5 Million in Seized Bitcoin

The U.S. Attorney's Office could soon confiscate another 500 bitcoins that have been seized from alleged ID forgers in Ohio.

spending-bitcoins

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