Supreme Court annuls digital asset and cryptocurrency seizure

by Fulvio Sarzana, Sarzana e Associati Law Firm The Court of Cassation, Fifth Criminal Section, with a recent ruling from the end of April 2026, intervened on the issue of the evidentiary seizure of computer devices and digital assets, stating that the seizure which results in an indiscriminate acquisition of the digital assets of the suspect is illegitimate, in the absence Read more about Supreme Court annuls digital asset and cryptocurrency seizure[…]

Computer and telematic crimes

Computer and telematics crimes are once again under the scrutiny of the Joint Sections of the Supreme Court of Cassation. Following the appeal by a cassation lawyer, the Fifth Section of the Supreme Court of Cassation, regarding unauthorized access to a computer or telematics system, has once again referred the issue to the Joint Sections, requesting a ruling on the following question: "whether the crime provided for by Article 615-ter of the Criminal Code, Read more about Computer and telematic crimes[…]

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