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DOJ Seeks to Seize $61 Million in Crypto From Binance Accounts Tied to Iranian Oil Sales

COINOTAG·September 15, 2026·1 min read
DOJ Seeks to Seize $61 Million in Crypto From Binance Accounts Tied to Iranian Oil Sales

SDNY prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint on Sept 14 targeting $61M in crypto tied to Binance accounts and Iranian oil sales funding the IRGC. This action underscores the US government's efforts to crack down on illicit crypto use and sanctions evasion.

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