The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is investigating claims that the son of CMDSS president, stole over $40 million in seized crypto assets that were in custody of the U.S. government. CMDSS, a firm providing IT services to the Department of Justice and Department of Defense, was contracted to safeguard cryptocurrencies confiscated during law enforcement operations.…
What is ‘Pig Butchering’ and How Does it Relate to Cryptocurrency Forfeiture Law? Pig butchering is a term used to describe a sophisticated fraud scheme that combines investment deception and cryptocurrency manipulation. The name originates from the idea of “fattening a pig before slaughter,” where victims are gradually groomed over weeks or months before being…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Diego Defenders Retained in BTC-e Crypto Forfeiture Case to Retrieve Seized Bitcoin SAN DIEGO — San Diego Defenders / Forfeiture Law Firm, a criminal defense and civil forfeiture law firm, has announced that it has been retained by a client seeking the return of Bitcoin seized in connection with the high-profile…
Fighting Back After a Cryptocurrency Seizure: How We Help Victims Recover Digital Assets At San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm, we understand how difficult it is to lose your cryptocurrency to Government seizure, especially when you’ve already been victimized by fraud. In today’s digital economy, virtual currencies or cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Tether (USDT),…
Do I Need an Attorney to Fight an Asset Forfeiture? If the Government has seized your cryptocurrency, cash, or other property in a civil asset forfeiture case, you may be wondering: Do I need an attorney to fight a forfeiture? Technically, the answer is no. There is no requirement to hire an attorney. Although you…
Why Declaring at the Border Isn’t Always Enough to Avoid CBP Cash Seizure If you’re planning to travel across the border with more than $10,000 in cash, it’s crucial to know that you must declare it to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using the FinCEN Form 105 to avoid a CBP cash seizure. But…
Urgent News for BTC-e Crypto Recovery: 60 Days to File Claims Starting July 4, 2025! Since August 2017, innocent investors from around the globe have faced significant challenges in reclaiming their seized cryptocurrency from the BTC-e exchange, following the actions against Alexander Vinnik. At San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm, we specialize in asset…
Cryptocurrency Seizure and the BTC-e Case Update Victims of crypto scams, such as Bitconnect or BTC-e, often learn the hard way that the legal system works differently from the crypto world. Many people believe that submitting detailed documentation with a petition to the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) would be…
Do I Need a Local Attorney to Fight Airport or Mail Money Seizure by Customs or Postal Inspectors? Your money was seized by U.S. Customs at the airport or by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) during a mail inspection. One of the first questions many people ask is: Do I need to hire an…
US Customs Money Seizure at CBX – What You Need to Know If you are considering crossing the border through the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) in Otay Mesa with a large sum of money, you need to know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) frequently seizes cash from travelers, even when the money is…
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