In July 2025, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Aeza Group for involvement in cybercrime. These measures affect not only the company itself but also its associated structures.
Sanctions Against Aeza Group
On July 1, 2025, Aeza Group LLC, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting company, was added to the U.S. Treasury sanctions list for aiding cybercriminals. The sanctions cover both cyber-related and CAATSA Russia-related agencies. OFAC’s actions encompass the entire global network, including Aeza International Ltd. in the UK and other affiliated companies.
Cryptocurrency Addresses Linked to Aeza
OFAC designated a TRON address (TU4tDFRvcKhAZ1jdihojmBWZqvJhQCnJ4F) associated with Aeza Group’s payment infrastructure for illicit hosting services. On-chain analysis shows that Aeza relied on payment processors for receiving payments, obscuring the traceability of customer deposits through intermediary systems. This address managed over $350,000 in cryptocurrency from various exchanges.
Impact on Cybercrime Infrastructure
The sanctions aim to disrupt the infrastructure supporting cybercriminal operations rather than targeting individual criminals after attacks occur. This strategic approach addresses the critical infrastructure dependencies used by cybercriminals to host illicit content and maintain online access.
The sanctions against Aeza Group highlight the U.S. government's efforts to combat cybercrime by dismantling the infrastructure that enables such activities. Similar measures are intended to strategically disrupt functioning cybercriminal networks.
