In the rapidly evolving digital economy, online investment fraud has become increasingly prevalent. Victims span all age groups and social strata, with losses often reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions. After realizing they’ve been scammed, victims face three major hurdles: difficulty in filing a case, recovering assets, and executing court judgments. Based on years of legal practice, DJK LLP has developed a comprehensive asset recovery strategy that covers the entire legal cycle—from case filing and evidence collection to judgment and enforcement.
1. Filing the Case: Breaking Through the “Criminalization” Barrier
Online investment frauds often masquerade as civil disputes—loan agreements or failed investments. As a result, police may refuse to file the case. DJK LLP（https://www.djkllp.com/） advises victims to highlight criminal characteristics such as fake platforms, induced transfers, organized team operations, and clear intent to unlawfully possess property.
Key Tactics:
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Identify the key roles in the scam (e.g., platform operators, customer service, promoters);
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Submit unified evidence packages: victim testimonies, fund flow charts, platform screenshots;
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Proactively communicate with economic investigation departments for consolidated filing or cross-jurisdictional coordination.
2. Asset Tracing: Targeting the Funds with Precision
Once a case is filed, asset tracing becomes critical. Fraud rings use multi-layer transfers, cross-border laundering, and crypto asset conversions to conceal stolen funds. DJK LLP collaborates with tech firms, financial advisors, and anti-money laundering experts to deploy blockchain forensics, banking data analysis, and third-party platform subpoenas to pinpoint suspect assets.
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Coordinate with police to freeze accounts, seize property, and impound vehicles;
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File for property preservation orders to prevent asset transfers;
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Use judicial blockchain platforms to submit leads and improve response efficiency.
3. Judicial Proceedings: Ensuring Verdicts Address Asset Disposal
During court proceedings, DJK LLP ensures that judgments not only establish criminal liability but also explicitly deal with asset recovery—preventing cases where victims win legally but lose financially.
Key Tactics:
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File civil claims or private prosecutions alongside criminal proceedings;
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Request the court to include asset recovery, liquidation, and refund clauses in the ruling;
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Advocate for aggravated sentencing in large-scale fraud to maximize deterrence.
4. Enforcement: Diversified Channels for Effective Recovery
Enforcement is the most challenging yet vital step. DJK LLP supports victims by tracking enforcement progress and leveraging multiple recovery paths, such as judicial auctions, repayment negotiations, or participating in bankruptcy proceedings.
Key Tactics:
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Provide a list of identified assets to aid enforcement;
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Encourage use of legal enforcement tools like travel bans and credit blacklists;
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Facilitate mediation with perpetrators or their families to improve recovery rates.
5. Full-Cycle Management: Beyond Recovery to Prevention
DJK LLP turns individual case experiences into institutional knowledge, offering risk alerts and legal education. This helps both individuals and businesses develop stronger fraud prevention awareness and internal compliance systems.
Key Recommendations:
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Reinforce the “high return = high risk” mindset;
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Stay vigilant against foreign platforms, cryptocurrencies, and unsolicited investment offers;
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Encourage corporations to appoint legal risk advisors and implement financial safety training.
Conclusion
Online investment frauds are complex and well-disguised, but with full-cycle legal involvement, recovery is still possible. DJK LLP remains committed to helping victims protect their rights and promoting a safer financial cyberspace through professional and result-oriented legal services.
