U.S. Department of Justice Pursues $61 Million Over Alleged Iranian Crypto‑Funded Black‑Market Oil Transactions
In a recent filing, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a civil forfeiture complaint seeking more than $61 million that it alleges stems from a covert network of Iranian oil sales financed through cryptocurrency. The complaint, filed in a federal court, accuses a group of individuals and entities of operating a clandestine marketplace that circumvents international sanctions b…
Sept. 15, 2026, 5:12 a.m.