COINNEWSCryptocurrency Seizure Protocol in Russia: Operation Details
An investigator gained access to a confiscated laptop, withdrew approximately $6300 from a RoboForex account, exchanged the funds for USDT, and transferred them to a special TRON wallet for storing seized assets. All stages of the operation are documented in detail in the court inspection protocol.
Process of seizing digital assets
A sample official document regulating the procedure for cryptocurrency seizure by law enforcement agencies in the Russian Federation has appeared online. The document illustrates the practical steps taken by investigators when dealing with digital valuables.
Key investigative actions
- Gaining access to the suspect's confiscated laptop
- Withdrawing funds amounting to approximately $6,300 from the RoboForex broker account
- Converting fiat currency into the USDT stablecoin
- Transferring tokens to a specialized TRON network wallet for subsequent storage
Each stage of the operation was recorded in the court inspection protocol, ensuring the legal integrity of the procedure and enabling the use of acquired assets as evidence or confiscated property.
