US Authorities Seize $2.8M in Crypto from Ransomware Operator
Federal authorities have seized over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator in a major law enforcement action announced this week.
The Justice Department unsealed six warrants on August 14, targeting Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who allegedly used malicious software to attack victims worldwide.
The operation represents one of the latest efforts by US law enforcement to crack down on cybercriminals who use cryptocurrency to hide their illegal profits. The seized digital assets will likely join the government’s growing crypto stockpile, now worth over $20 billion.
The Charges and Operation Details
Antropenko faces serious federal charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud and…
