Filing a criminal complaint for crypto fraud is more than just filling out a form at the local police station. In order for a complaint to be taken seriously by law enforcement, forwarded to the right department and not dismissed for lack of grounds, the facts of the case must be precisely formulated, evidence must be cleanly prepared and the forensic blockchain trail must be comprehensibly documented.
This legal work is being handled by a specialist in crypto and cybercrime law. lawyer. Crypto Investigation provides the forensic basis; the lawyer uses this to formulate a legally sound complaint and submits it to the relevant authority.
Crypto Investigation is a crypto forensics company – not a legal services provider. We analyze blockchain transactions, track stolen funds, and prepare forensic reports admissible in court. We do not provide legal representation in criminal proceedings.
Once you decide to file a criminal complaint, we will put you in touch with our lawyer. From this point on, the lawyer is your legal contact person. The complaint is drafted and filed by him, communication with the investigating authorities is handled through the law firm, and the legal fees are billed separately. You can read more about the mediation process at [link/reference]. Mediation of specialised lawyers.
This clear division of tasks protects you in two ways.You get the forensic depth of crypto specialists and the legal certainty of a specialized lawyer – without any blurring of responsibilities.
German law enforcement agencies process thousands of reports of crypto fraud every year. However, many of these reports are quickly closed – not because no crime has been committed, but because the report is formally or substantively insufficient to launch a meaningful investigation.
Typical weaknesses of a self-formulated version:
A complaint prepared by a specialized lawyer circumvents these weaknesses and significantly increases the likelihood of a serious investigation. You can read more about the general requirements in our article. Reporting crypto fraud – how to file a criminal complaint correctly.
The lawyer we have arranged provides – for a separate fee – the following core legal services related to filing a criminal complaint:
The lawyer analyzes the facts from a criminal law perspective and identifies each offense precisely and correctly: commercial fraud (§ 263 para. 3 of the German Criminal Code), computer fraud (§ 263a of the German Criminal Code), organized fraud, money laundering (§ 261 of the German Criminal Code) – often in combination. The correct structure of the offenses is essential to ensure that the report is assigned to the competent specialized public prosecutor's office and does not get lost in general police processing.
Instead of a loose collection, the advertisement is structured as a coherent file – with clearly numbered attachments, references from the advertisement text to the respective evidence, and a chronology comprehensible to investigators. All available evidence is included. Evidence in cases of crypto fraud – Wallet addresses, transaction IDs, platform screenshots, email and chat histories, advertisements, bank documents – integrated in the right place.
The centerpiece of a crypto-related criminal complaint is the forensic report provided by Crypto Investigation. This report documents the complete flow of funds from the victim's wallet to the identified endpoints – including transaction hashes, clustering, cross-chain tracing, and, where applicable, the identification of regulated exchanges as points of reference. Learn more at [link to relevant page]. Blockchain analysis and crypto forensics.
The lawyer attaches this forensic report to the complaint and specifically refers to the forensic findings in the text of the complaint. This provides investigators not only with an allegation of fraud, but also with technically verifiable evidence.
Crypto fraud is often international, frequently involving organized or gang-related activities. Such cases typically fall under the purview of specialized cybercrime prosecutors or specialized police units, such as the Central Cybercrime Unit of the respective state criminal investigation offices. The lawyer files the report with the correct authority based on the facts and jurisdiction – this saves weeks and increases the likelihood of a serious investigation.
Even if the advertisement itself is drafted by the lawyer, the preliminary work by Crypto Investigation is crucial for its quality:
This preliminary work is the reason why, in practice, reports based on crypto investigative forensics often receive significantly more substantial attention from the investigating authorities.
The process from initial contact to filing a criminal complaint typically includes these steps:
In an initial consultation, we will assess whether filing a criminal complaint is advisable in your situation and what level of forensic investigation is required. Details below. Free initial assessment.
Based on your evidence and wallet addresses, we will create a forensic trace analysis with a court-admissible report. This phase forms the technical basis for the subsequent legal action.
If you decide to file a complaint, we will put you in touch with our lawyer. He will contact you directly to clarify the attorney-client relationship and the fee.
The lawyer will draft the complaint based on your account, the available evidence, and the forensic report. You will receive the draft for review.
After your approval, the lawyer submits the complaint to the relevant authority and accompanies the further proceedings – inquiries from the authorities, additional evidence, file review.
The lawyer's fees are paid separately from the forensic fees of Crypto Investigation. The applicable fee schedule is usually the Lawyers' Fees Act (RVG) or an individual fee agreement with the lawyer.
The lawyer will provide you with a transparent fee proposal before accepting your case. Crypto Investigation's forensic costs and legal fees are easy to plan – both items are itemized separately, ensuring you always have a clear overview. You can find a rough guide to our forensic costs in the [document/section/etc.]. Crypto Investigation Fee Schedule.
In some cases, legal expenses insurance may also be an option. The lawyer will clarify whether your insurance covers the specific case before accepting the mandate.
A professionally prepared criminal complaint is not the only way in every case, but it is particularly recommended in certain situations:
Whether your case fits into one of these scenarios will be clarified together in the free initial assessment – before any legal fees are incurred.
The initial contact with us is non-binding. We will assess your case, examine the forensic options, and discuss whether filing a criminal complaint through our contracted attorney is advisable. If so, we will establish contact – legal fees are only incurred after you and the law firm have accepted our mandate.
You can reach us via our Contact form or by phone during our business hours, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Important: A criminal complaint is all the more effective the sooner it is filed – fresh blockchain traces and unmoved funds significantly increase the chances of securing evidence. Don't wait.
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