When Innocent People Get Caught in the Middle: Defending Possession of Funds Linked to Cyber-crime
In the age of digital finance, it’s not uncommon for innocent people to get pulled into complex cyber-crime investigations—especially when they unknowingly come into possession of funds that are later linked to hacking, fraud, or theft. At Simon Law Group LLC, we’ve defended individuals facing serious accusations, despite having no role in the original wrongdoing.
One client came to us after receiving cryptocurrency as payment through a legitimate online transaction. Months later, law enforcement and private investigators alleged those funds were part of the proceeds from a sophisticated cyber-crime scheme. Although our client had no knowledge of the theft or the actors behind it, they were suddenly facing frozen assets, civil litigation, and reputational harm.
We stepped in quickly—first, to assert our client’s rights and block further asset seizure; then, to establish the legitimacy of their transaction. By building a clear factual record, showing good-faith behavior, and working with blockchain forensic experts, we demonstrated that our client had no involvement in the underlying crime and acted as any reasonable person would in the same situation.
Digital assets move fast. Mistakes happen. But being unintentionally connected to a cyber-crime doesn’t make you a criminal. If you’ve been accused of holding or receiving stolen funds online, you need a legal team that understands both the technology and the law.
We defend the innocent—and we know how to fight back when the system treats you like a suspect.
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