USDT $61.19 Million Seized by US Department of Justice Linked to Iranian Oil Trade

The US Department of Justice is advancing efforts to seize $61.19 million in USDT (approximately 82.4 billion won), claiming the funds are linked to revenue from sanctioned Iranian oil transactions. The DOJ asserts that this money is connected to illicit trading on the dark market for Iranian crude oil. This seizure action is part of a procedural step related to the allegations, with the financial linkage yet to be confirmed.

According to CoinTelegraph, Tether (USDT) froze 61.19 million USDT worth across ten Tron network addresses in 2025. Prosecutors are reportedly connecting these addresses to revenue from Iranian oil transactions.