Australian police’s ‘new powers’ lead to $142.6K crypto seizure
First crypto seizure by Victoria Police underscores a new legal framework empowering officers to confiscate digital assets via search warrants.
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First crypto seizure by Victoria Police underscores a new legal framework empowering officers to confiscate digital assets via search warrants.
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