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title: "First in history: Ukraine takes control of $8.3 million in hackers' cryptocurrency"
description: "The General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine has, for the first time, put into circulation cryptocurrency worth $8.3 million seized from an international hacker group. The perpetrators attacked companies in Europe and the US, and the proceeds were laundered through real estate purchases in Ukraine. 🔒💸"
date: 2026-06-27T08:46:00.000Z
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# First in history: Ukraine takes control of $8.3 million in hackers' cryptocurrency

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A precedent has been set in the fight against cybercrime in Ukraine. The country's General Prosecutor's Office has, for the first time, put seized digital assets into circulation, effectively transferring control of the cryptocurrency to the state. This step became possible following a successful investigation into the activities of an international hacker group.

According to an official statement by General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko, a sum of more than 8.3 million USDT was transferred to a special crypto wallet of ARMA (Anti-Corruption and Anti-Mafia Agency). In national currency, this is equivalent to 372 million hryvnias.

### International resonance of the case

The seized funds belonged to members of a criminal network specializing in large-scale cyberattacks. The perpetrators operated transnationally, attacking citizens and corporate structures in European countries and the USA. The criminal scheme was well-oiled: hackers stole confidential information, blackmailed victims, and demanded ransoms.

The criminals laundered the obtained "dirty" money into the legal sphere through the Ukrainian economy. The final stage of money laundering was the purchase of expensive assets — elite real estate, cars, and other assets. The estimated damage caused to the victims of the group exceeds $100 million.

### Arrest and seizure of assets

During operational activities, law enforcement agencies detained four key figures, including the organizer of the group. They are all in custody. The investigation has seized a substantial package of assets totaling more than $11.1 million. The list of seized property includes:

- Residential houses and apartments;

- Automobiles;

- Cash amounting to about $1 million;

- Cryptocurrency totaling over $8.3 million.

Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized that modern crime has long moved into the digital space, and the investigation of cybercrimes has gone beyond national borders. The successful seizure of cryptocurrency demonstrates the ability of the law enforcement system to adapt to new challenges.

### Context of the fight against cyber fraud

Cybercrime remains one of the most profitable segments for organized criminal groups. Recent operations confirm that Ukraine often becomes a platform for withdrawing funds obtained as a result of attacks on Western partners. Previously, the SBU, together with colleagues from Latvia and Lithuania, exposed a fraud network in Dnipro that, under the guise of cryptocurrency investment projects, swindled money from EU citizens. In just one year, members of this group illegally appropriated at least $1.2 million.