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Russia Sells Seized Bitcoins Worth Over 1.6 Billion Rubles

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


In 2023, significant amounts of Bitcoins were seized during investigations against the hacker group Infraud. Russia has now begun selling these digital assets, with proceeds expected to exceed 1.6 billion rubles.

Start of Bitcoin Sales

The Russian government has recently announced the initiation of sales for the seized Bitcoins, which are expected to generate substantial revenues exceeding 1.6 billion rubles. Over 1,032 Bitcoins were found on the devices of former official Tambiyev, who was convicted of bribery, and these digital currencies are now subject to liquidation following his 16-year prison sentence.

Legal Challenges in the Process

However, the process of selling the Bitcoins is fraught with legal challenges. The distribution of Bitcoins across various wallets requires separate court permissions for accessing each portion, adding layers of legal work and time to the asset liquidation process, potentially impacting the timing and final amount recovered from these sales.

Implications and Future Plans

Executors have now obtained judicial approval for the first Bitcoin sales valued at 10 million US dollars (approximately 665 million rubles). These coins were reportedly stored in a hardware wallet named Ledger Nano X. Sources familiar with the case indicate that prosecutors plan to sell additional Bitcoins worth millions of rubles and other seized assets, including several properties near Moscow. This large-scale liquidation underscores the government's commitment not only to tackling cybercrime but also efficiently managing the aftermath by converting illicit gains back into state resources.

The sale of seized Bitcoins marks a significant step in Russia's fight against cybercrime. Despite legal complexities, the government continues its efforts to return illicit gains to the country's economy.

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