Recovery of Cryptoassets in Cases of Fraud, Theft or Hacks

Crypto-related fraud, phishing, wallet breaches, platform vulnerabilities and malicious actions can lead to the loss of digital assets. Despite the belief that stolen crypto cannot be recovered, modern blockchain forensics and legal mechanisms make it possible to trace and return assets even in complex scenarios. AROU provides full legal support for recovering cryptoassets lost due to fraud, theft or hacking.

Incidents Where Recovery Is Possible

We assist clients in cases involving:

• phishing and seed phrase theft

• hacking of hot and cold wallets

• fraud on exchanges and P2P platforms

• Ponzi schemes and scam investments

• insider theft within companies

• smart contract vulnerabilities

• unlawful retention of assets by counterparties

Stages of Cryptoasset Recovery

1. Blockchain Tracing

• tracking transaction flows

• identifying linked wallet addresses

• using forensic analysis tools

2. Legal Qualification

• determining the legal nature of the incident

• preparing the legal position

• assessing applicable laws in multiple jurisdictions

3. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

• filing reports

• support during criminal proceedings

• international cooperation

4. Cooperation with Exchanges and Platforms

• freezing suspicious wallets

• retrieving account information

• arbitration and claim procedures

5. Litigation and Arbitration

• asset recovery through courts

• damage compensation

• challenging unlawful actions

Why Clients Choose AROU

• extensive experience in international asset recovery

• strong blockchain forensics capabilities

• cooperation with leading exchanges and analytics firms

• comprehensive legal strategy

• proven success in technically complex cases