Justice Department Announces Seizure of Over $2.8 Million in Cryptocurrency, Cash, and other Assets
Aug 14, 2025 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice
The Department of Justice unsealed six warrants yesterday in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Central District of California, and the Northern District of Texas authorizing the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle.
Defendants
- Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko · indicted
Charges
Conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse
Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko· indicted
Computer fraud and abuse
Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko· indicted
Conspiracy to commit money laundering
Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko· indicted
Financial actions
- seizure: over $2.8 million — Cryptocurrency seized from a wallet controlled by Antropenko, alleged proceeds of ransomware activity
- seizure: $70,000 — Cash seized as proceeds of or involved in laundering ransomware proceeds
- seizure — Luxury vehicle seized as proceeds of or involved in laundering ransomware proceeds
Investigating agencies
Case details
- Prosecuting office
- Northern District of Texas
Primary source
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