Justice Department seeks $61 million in what it says is ill-gotten Iranian cryptocurrency...

Defense and security | Sep 15, 2026, 3:10 PM

The U.S. Justice Department filed a forfeiture complaint seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency it alleges was obtained illegally by Iran.

The department stated the action demonstrates its determination to deprive the Iranian government and its terrorist proxies of funds they rely on.

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