How Crypto Asset Recovery Works, Step by Step

1. Initial Assessment

You submit your case through our secure assessment form. Within 24 hours, a specialist reviews the details and arranges a confidential consultation by phone, video, or email.

During this call, we gather:

• Transaction IDs (TXIDs) and wallet addresses involved
• Timeframes and amounts transferred
• Copies of communications with the fraudster (if any)
• Which exchange or platform was used

Confidentiality guarantee: Everything you share is protected under legal privilege. We will never disclose your identity without consent.

Timeline: 24 hours to preliminary assessment.

2. Forensic Analysis

Blockchain forensics traces where your crypto went. Every cryptocurrency transaction is permanently recorded on a public ledger. Our forensic partners follow the trail.

Think of it like tracking footprints in snow. The fraudster may try to cover their tracks through mixing services or multiple wallets, but most stolen crypto eventually reaches a centralised exchange where identification is required.

Our forensic analysis includes:

• UTXO analysis (for Bitcoin), tracing unspent transaction outputs across the chain
• Smart contract forensics (for Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens), analysing token flows and contract interactions
• Exchange identification, determining which centralised exchange received the funds
• Clustering analysis, linking multiple addresses controlled by the same entity

Timeline: 5, 10 business days for detailed analysis.

3. Legal Action

Once the funds are located, legal action begins. Our network of international lawyers files asset freezing orders, court applications, and regulatory referrals in the jurisdiction where the crypto is held.

Depending on the case, this may involve:

• Hong Kong High Court freezing orders
• UK High Court Norwich Pharmacal orders (to compel exchange disclosure)
• Australian Federal Court injunctions
• INTERPOL coordination for cross-border cases
• Regulatory referrals to FCA, ASIC, CMVM, or VARA

Each jurisdiction has different procedures. Our local partners navigate these expertly, ensuring compliance with local civil procedure rules.

Timeline: 3, 6 months on average (varies by jurisdiction).

4. Recovery and Return

When assets are frozen and recovered, they are returned to you. Funds are typically sent to a new, secure wallet you control, or to your bank account if converted to fiat.

Our fee is calculated only on the successfully recovered amount:

• 12.5, 15% of recovered crypto or fiat equivalent
• No fees if nothing is recovered
• All legal and forensic costs absorbed by us (built into the success fee)

After recovery, we provide guidance on securing your assets and recognising future scams, so you are never victimised again.

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