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Australian Police Crack Coded Crypto Wallet, Seize Millions in Digital Assets

Australian Police Crack Coded Crypto Wallet

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Written by Dario Cesaro
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Australian Federal Police (AFP) have pulled off a major breakthrough by cracking the coded backup of a cryptocurrency wallet hidden on a suspect’s mobile phone, seizing digital assets worth $5.9 million USD (AU$9 million). This case demonstrates new law enforcement capabilities in tackling increasingly complex financial crimes linked to digital currencies.

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