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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Aura_God_ on 2026-05-15 03:23:47+00:00.

I recently got into blockchain tracing and got my first client. I successfully traced the stolen funds through multiple swaps until they were deposited into a centralized exchange.

The security team restricted the assets, but they said they can’t refund anything unless the victim contacts law enforcement and files a report.

The issue is the victim doesn’t want to involve law enforcement, so now it seems there’s no way to recover the funds even though the assets were identified.

For people experienced in crypto investigations:

• Is there any other way to recover funds without law enforcement?

• How do you handle clients who refuse to file reports?

• Do you still charge for tracing work if recovery becomes impossible because of that?

I’ll post the money flow path later as well.