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US seeks forfeiture of $61M in crypto tied to alleged Iranian oil proceeds
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Published 2026-09-15 01:21 UTCUpdated 2026-09-15 15:45 UTC
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Overview
The US Department of Justice is seeking forfeiture of $61 million in crypto that prosecutors allege came from sanctioned Iranian oil sales and was laundered through Binance accounts. Cointelegraph reported that the funds included $61.19 million in USDT across 10 Tron addresses frozen by Tether in 2025.
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Why now
- The Department of Justice has filed to forfeit about $61 million in crypto proceeds.
- The action involves USDT across 10 Tron addresses frozen by Tether in 2025.
Why it matters
- The case highlights enforcement scrutiny of crypto flows allegedly connected to sanctioned oil sales.
- It brings exchange activity, stablecoin transfers and sanctions compliance into a single proceeding.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- The US DOJ is seeking forfeiture of about $61 million in crypto proceeds allegedly tied to Iranian oil sales and laundered through Binance.
How sources frame it
- US Department Of Justice: neutral
- Cointelegraph: neutral
Multiple reports describe the same US forfeiture action involving crypto proceeds allegedly linked to Iranian oil sales.
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Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-15 08:46 UTC
The Block
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-09-15 04:02 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-09-15 15:45 UTC
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