Challenging Account Freezes and Cryptoasset Seizures in Courts and Law Enforcement

As the crypto market grows, cases of frozen accounts, restricted access to wallets and seizure of digital assets by law enforcement have become increasingly common. Many freezes occur mistakenly or without sufficient legal grounds. AROU provides full legal support for challenging account freezes and the seizure of cryptoassets in courts and before law enforcement authorities in Ukraine and the European Union.

When This Legal Support Is Needed

We assist clients in situations involving:

• frozen or blocked exchange accounts

• restricted access to custodial or non custodial wallets

• frozen assets due to AML/KYC suspicions

• seizure of cryptoassets during criminal proceedings

• procedural errors or wrongful actions by exchanges

• sanctions related to international transfers

• false accusations of fraud or illicit activity

Challenging Account Freezes

Our services include:

• reviewing the legal basis for the freeze

• filing formal requests for unfreezing

• preparing evidence of lawful asset origin

• communication with exchange compliance teams

• filing complaints to Ukrainian and EU regulators

• participating in negotiations and mediation

Most freezes can be resolved without court intervention.

Challenging Cryptoasset Seizures

We support clients in:

• criminal proceedings involving digital assets

• motions to lift asset seizure

• proving lawful origin of funds

• cross border investigations

• cooperation with law enforcement authorities

Technical Evidence

AROU uses:

• blockchain tracing

• forensic analytics reports

• smart contract data

• transaction histories

• expert opinions

Why Clients Choose AROU

• strong expertise in disputes with exchanges

• deep knowledge of AML/KYC and crypto regulation

• successful practice in asset unfreezing and seizure removal

• representation in Ukraine and EU jurisdictions

• tailored strategies based on individual risks