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DoJ seizure warrants in Antropenko ransomware case

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The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed six warrants to seize $2.8 million+ in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle tied to an alleged Zeppelin ransomware laundering case involving Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. The seizure expands financial pressure on the cybercrime proceeds linked to the case. It also shows continued U.S. law-enforcement action against ransomware laundering infrastructure.

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  1. 15.08.2025 14:27 1 articles · 11mo ago

    DoJ unseals seizure warrants in Antropenko ransomware case

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    The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed six warrants to seize more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle tied to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who was charged in the U.S. for allegedly using Zeppelin ransomware to target individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide. The alleged laundering path included a cryptocurrency wallet controlled by Antropenko, the mixing service ChipMixer, cryptocurrency-for-cash exchanges, and structured cash deposits.

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