Russian Court Seizes Cryptocurrency to Enforce Child Support Payments

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Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Russian father loses crypto holdings for failing to pay child support debt Original Link:

Overview

The Bailiff Service in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai has settled a child support dispute by selling the cryptocurrency holdings of a debtor. This marks the first case of its kind in the region.

The Case Details

A resident of Belorechensky District owed approximately 1.7 million rubles (over $22,000) in child support payments for two minor children. After prolonged failure to pay his ex-wife, the court ordered asset seizure to recover the debt.

A brokerage account holding cryptocurrency was frozen and liquidated to cover the full amount owed. The local bailiff’s office arranged the withdrawal through the court system. Notably, the digital assets were held with a broker rather than in a personal wallet.

Legal Framework

Under Russian law “On Enforcement Proceedings,” bailiffs have the authority to seize a debtor’s digital financial assets. The Federal Bailiff Service (FBS), a law enforcement agency under the Russian Ministry of Justice, confirmed this is the first instance in the region where cryptocurrency fully covered a debt obligation.

Regulatory Implications

This case reflects evolving legal treatment of cryptocurrencies in Russia. Until now, digital assets have been primarily treated as property for criminal investigations and court proceedings.

Russia’s Constitutional Court recently confirmed that cryptocurrency holds property status in civil disputes. The government submitted legislation last spring specifically regulating cryptocurrency seizure, recognizing its property nature.

The Russian Federation plans comprehensive crypto regulation in the first half of this year. According to a regulatory concept from the Bank of Russia, Bitcoin and similar assets will be recognized as “currency assets.”

These developments follow reports that the Federal Bailiff Service was exploring conversion of $90 million in seized cryptocurrency into state revenue, with officials characterizing Bitcoin as “problematic assets” requiring clearer legal frameworks.

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