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Law Enforcement Seizes $3.8 Million from Ransomware Groups

8/16/2025

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Story summary

U.S. and international law enforcement seized $1 million in cryptocurrency from the BlackSuit ransomware group, affecting over 450 U.S. organizations since 2022.
The Department of Justice unsealed warrants for $2.8 million in assets linked to Ianis Antropenko, indicted for Zeppelin ransomware use.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Story summary

U.S. and international law enforcement seized $1 million in cryptocurrency from the BlackSuit ransomware group, affecting over 450 U.S. organizations since 2022.
The Department of Justice unsealed warrants for $2.8 million in assets linked to Ianis Antropenko, indicted for Zeppelin ransomware use.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.