Pig butchering scams are a rapidly growing form of cryptocurrency fraud that combine investment deception with sophisticated digital asset manipulation. The term refers to the practice of “fattening a pig before slaughter,” where scammers build trust with victims over weeks or even many months before convincing them to invest large sums of money. Through social…
The battle over cryptocurrency recovery in the BTCe forfeiture case has escalated after a new filing from MtGox trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi. On August 20, 2025, Kobayashi submitted a verified claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asserting that Bitcoin seized from BTCe by federal authorities includes coins stolen from MtGox prior…
Victims of BTC-e Crypto Forfeiture Have Only 60 Days from 7/4/2025 to File! Since August 2017, when all cryptocurrency was seized from Alexander Vinnik’s BTC-e platform, innocent investors worldwide have struggled to file a claim to recover their property. San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm can help. Our firm is actively accepting cases with…
Traveling with Cash and Airport Seizures by U.S. Customs (CBP) Recent discourse on airport security and new equipment updates by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has been highlighted, but there is little focus on the risks associated with traveling with cash. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have confiscated nearly…
CBP Seizes $184,095 at Texas Border: Insights on CBP Currency Seizure If you have recently undergone a CBP currency seizure, reach out to the experienced team at San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 for a complimentary, confidential consultation. On May 2, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers confiscated $184,095…
The beginning of President Trump’s second term includes a strict immigration policy and increased presence at the southern border. If you are undocumented or have undocumented parents, you may be wondering: will this change in attitude impact my ability to get my seized cash, car, or property back? The answer is no! Whether you are…
No, you should not wait. It is much better to get a free consultation from an attorney specializing in seizure and forfeiture to put your mind at ease about getting your vehicle, cash, and property back. They also know how much it might cost and how long the federal or state process takes. When you…
In Brownsville, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection performed a secondary inspection on a 2020 Mitsubishi while crossing into the United States at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge. Here, CBP discovered three live monkeys the driver concealed, leading them to seize the vehicle. In the CBP local media release below, Roderick Kise outlines the…
Crossing the border into Mexico with cash, whether for medical or dental procedures is a common practice. But what happens if someone neglects to file a FinCEN form? Can US Customs seize their cash? To understand the situation, let’s look into what the FinCEN form entails. FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) operates under the United…
In the last several years, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been notably assertive in enforcing regulations pertaining to vehicle seizures. The experience of having your vehicle seized by CBP can be a stressful one, prompting concerns about potential charges and the urgency to retrieve your property. If you’re facing the dilemma of…
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