Virtual Currency Unit
In 2023, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez founded the nation’s first standalone Virtual Currency Unit within a local prosecutor’s office. This pioneering Unit is tasked with investigating and prosecuting crimes involving cryptocurrency, while also providing critical training to prosecutors and law enforcement partners.
Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced forensic tools, the Unit tracks illicit cryptocurrency transactions to ensure accountability in cases ranging from fraud and identity theft to the financing of illegal operations. Beyond prosecution, the Unit plays a vital educational role—raising public awareness about cryptocurrency scams and advising businesses and individuals on how to protect themselves from digital theft.
Need Help or Want to Report a Scam?
- Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Action Center: 718-250-2340
- Virtual Currency Unit Mail Address: cryptocurrency@brooklynda.org
Translated Brochures: Chinese, Russian
Recent Events
Press
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- Brooklyn District Attorney’s Virtual Currency Unit Developed New Technique for Fighting Crypto Scams – Seizing Fraudsters’ Email Lists
- Brooklyn District Attorney Shuts Down 40 Domains Associated With NFT Crypto Scam Targeting Artists, After Brooklyn Painter Lost Over $135,000
- Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Warns Against Smishing Scam That Uses Official-Looking NYC Website, After Shutting Down 11 Domains
- Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Announces Seizure of 70 Domains That Targeted the Russian Community in Cryptocurrency Scams
- Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Announces Disruption of “Pig Butchering” Operation, Shares Tips on Avoiding This Prolific Scam