Transformation of Corporate Conflicts into Criminal and Quasi-Criminal Cases Using Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets

Published
February 2, 2026
Author
Khrabrykh S. A.
Original language
English

This report analyzes the systemic practice of converting commercial disputes into criminal cases, where cryptocurrencies serve as a tool for criminalizing managerial decisions. The research reveals mechanisms for using law enforcement resources to seize control over assets, freeze crypto-wallets, and forcibly shift the balance of power in business conflicts. The author details typical charge classifications, the role of regulators as pressure points, and the negative impact of such practices on the investment climate and human rights. Special emphasis is placed on the degradation of corporate governance in environments where criminal proceedings replace arbitration, becoming a means of extrajudicial property redistribution.

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