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Brazilian Law Now Permits Seizing Digital Assets From Criminals to Fight Organized Crime

The recently passed "Anti-Gang Law" in Brazil allows authorities to seize digital assets from criminals to combat organized crime effectively. The law enables judges to order precautionary measures like freezing of digital assets in cases of serious crimes.

The recently passed "Anti-Gang Law" in Brazil allows authorities to seize digital assets from criminals to combat organized crime effectively. The law enables judges to order precautionary measures like freezing of digital assets in cases of serious crimes.

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