Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Recovery

With the Assistance of Capital Recovery Service, UK Police Recovered Millions in Stolen Cryptocurrency

Location: United Kingdom – London’s High Court Amount Recovered: Millions of Pounds in cryptocurrency assets Year: 2020 – Present Case Type: Large-scale digital asset theft from a UK-based exchange

Before:
In 2020, a major UK-based cryptocurrency exchange fell victim to a sophisticated cyber-attack. Hackers stole millions of pounds worth of cryptocurrency and rapidly dispersed the assets across multiple wallets, using global exchanges to conceal their tracks.

The case involved Binance, Coinbase, Luno, Kraken, and other platforms, making it a complex, multi-jurisdictional challenge. Without swift intervention, the chances of recovering the funds would have been slim.

Our Role at Capital Recovery Service:
Capital Recovery Service stepped in immediately, deploying our blockchain forensic investigation team to trace every transaction from the breach. We:

  • Identified and linked suspicious wallet addresses to known accounts.

  • Compiled detailed forensic reports for law enforcement.

  • Coordinated directly with UK police cybercrime units.

  • Supported legal counsel in applying for High Court disclosure orders against multiple exchanges.

Our Role at Capital Recovery Service:

Due to the sensitive nature of asset recovery, we never disclose personal or company identities without explicit consent.

After:
Thanks to the evidence and intelligence provided by Capital Recovery Service, London’s High Court ordered six cryptocurrency exchanges — including Binance, Coinbase, Luno, and Kraken — to disclose client information connected to the stolen funds.

With this critical breakthrough, UK police were able to identify the individuals behind the theft, freeze multiple accounts, and recover millions of pounds worth of stolen cryptocurrency.

Why This Matters:

  • Proves the effectiveness of combining private sector expertise with law enforcement power.

  • Showcases the UK as a leading jurisdiction for global cryptocurrency recovery.

  • Demonstrates Capital Recovery Service’s ability to work across borders and industries to achieve real results.

Capital Recovery And Assets Services

Financial Loss and Assets

If you’ve been a victim of crypto theft or fraud, Capital Recovery Service can work with law enforcement and the courts to trace, identify, and recover your digital assets.