Crypto Seizure

Son of Federal Contractor Accused of Stealing $40M from U.S. Government Wallets

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.…

Pig Butchering

What is ‘Pig Butchering’ and How Does it Relate to Cryptocurrency Forfeiture Law?

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…