The Russian government has started selling part of the 1,032 bitcoins seized from former investigator Marat Tambiev, convicted of taking bribes. Russian Authorities Seize Real Estate Belonging to Bribery-Convicted Official The Russian government has reportedly begun selling a portion of over 1,032 bitcoins (BTC) seized from a former investigator, Marat Tambiev, who was convicted of […]
Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, who has continued to push forward with bitcoin policies in his country, announced that he aims to profit from the potential DOJ sales of bitcoin seized as part of the Silk Road market takedown. El Salvador Hints at Purchasing Silk Road-Seized Bitcoin, Presses Ahead With New BTC Acquisitions […]
On Jan. 9, 2024, discussions have been buzzing within the crypto community regarding the potential sale of $ 6.49 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This speculation arises from a court ruling issued on Dec. 30, in which U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg sanctioned the forfeiture of …
Law enforcement’s swift action seized $ 900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $ 1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement’s Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Monday that …
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered full restitution and penalties, enabling the Attorney […]