NFT & digital asset fraud
£275K recovered
A malicious signature request drained a hardware wallet of high-value assets.
- Client
- Norwegian collector
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Case duration
- 6 weeks
- Lead agent
- Nadine Bachmann
Full client summary
A phishing site harvested a blind signature and transferred the collection. We tracked each asset to marketplace listings, issued takedown and freeze notices, and negotiated the return of the highest-value items alongside a cash settlement.
Case timeline
- 1
Intake & evidence
Wallet activity reviewed and the malicious approval identified.
- 2
Tracing
Each asset followed to its marketplace listing and buyer.
- 3
Freeze & claim
Takedown and freeze notices served on two marketplaces.
- 4
Recovery
Key assets returned plus a negotiated cash settlement.
Outcome
£275K recovered
Amount involved: £275K · Closed in 6 weeks · 2025
Verification & compliance
Standards our case work is held to
AML / KYC compliant
Anti-money-laundering procedures on every file
GDPR data handling
EU-standard confidentiality and data protection
ISO 27001 aligned
Information-security controls for case evidence
Certified fraud examiners
Accredited investigators leading each case
Registered in Austria
Vienna-based office, established 2021
Encrypted intake
All submissions transmitted over secure channels