DoJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Zeppelin Ransomware Group

The Department of Justice has announced a significant victory against cybercriminals, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and additional assets from a Zeppelin ransomware operation.

The coordinated law enforcement action targeted Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who faces federal charges for his role in deploying ransomware attacks against victims worldwide, including numerous American organizations and businesses.

Major Asset Seizure Operation

Federal authorities executed six warrants across multiple jurisdictions on August 14, 2025, targeting assets linked to the Zeppelin ransomware campaign.

The seizure encompassed over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency held in wallets controlled by Antropenko, along with $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle.

The warrants were unsealed in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, Central District of California, and Northern District of Texas, demonstrating the multi-jurisdictional scope of the investigation.

The seized cryptocurrency represents proceeds directly connected to ransomware operations targeting a diverse range ...