The Department of Justice announced the seizure of more than $2.80 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash and a luxury car after six search warrants were unsealed in federal courts in Virginia, California and Texas. The assets were allegedly linked to the proceeds of ransomware crimes laundered by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who is facing prosecution in the North District of Texas.
According to the indictment, Mr. Antropenko and his associates deployed the Zeppelin ransomware to hack into victims' systems, encrypt data and steal information, then demand a ransom in exchange for decrypting the files, stopping the leak or deleting the stolen data. The victims included individuals, businesses and institutions in the United States and abroad.
According to the search warrant, Antropenko laundered the proceeds of extortion through multiple channels, including using ChipMixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service dismantled by international law enforcement in 2023. He also exchanged cryptocurrencies for cash and deposited them into accounts in batches to evade regulation.
Department of Justice Seizes Over $2.80 million in Cryptocurrency for Ransomware Money Laundering
2025-08-19 05:58:35
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