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Philippine court freezes 25 crypto wallets in flood control probe
Image: Crypto.newsThe Philippine Court of Appeals issued a September 21 2026 freeze order on 116 assets tied to an unnamed lawmaker in a flood-control plunder investigation. The order covers 86 bank accounts, four investment accounts, one insurance policy and 25 virtual asset wallets. The Anti-Money Laundering Council announced the order on October 1 2026, noting funds moved through intermediaries, banks, money services and crypto platforms. No wallet values were disclosed, and no named crypto firms were accused of wrongdoing.
Key points
- A Philippine court froze 25 crypto wallets tied to an unnamed lawmaker in a flood-control corruption probe
- The freeze order covers 116 total assets including bank, investment and insurance accounts
- No values for the frozen crypto wallets were disclosed in the official announcement
Why it matters
The freeze is one of the first public instances of Philippine authorities seizing crypto assets in a high-profile corruption probe. It underscores growing regulatory focus on tracing crypto used in illicit financial flows.
What's unclear
The total value of the 25 frozen crypto wallets is not disclosed
No specific crypto exchange or virtual asset service provider was named in connection with the frozen assets
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Philippine court freezes 25 crypto wallets and 86 bank accounts in flood control probe
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- First reported by Crypto.news
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