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Feds Seek $61M In Crypto From Iranian Military Oil Sales

U.S. federal authorities are seeking to recover $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to Iranian military oil sales. The action, reported by Law360, centers on crypto proceeds connected to those sales.

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Sep 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM UTC · 1 Min. Lesezeit

Feds Seek $61M In Crypto From Iranian Military Oil Sales
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By Madeline Lyskawa ( September 15, 2026, 9:07 PM EDT) -- The U.S. government filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency, the alleged proceeds of black market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products meant to finance the Iranian government and its military components....

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The forfeiture action targets alleged crypto proceeds tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales and military financing, signaling continued use of asset-seizure tools in sanctions enforcement. It could raise compliance and tracing pressure on crypto intermediaries handling funds connected to high-risk petroleum trade.

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How much cryptocurrency are federal authorities seeking?

Federal authorities are seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency.

What are the crypto funds allegedly linked to?

The funds are allegedly linked to oil sales involving Iran’s military.

Who reported on the federal crypto action?

Law360 reported on the federal effort to seek the cryptocurrency.

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