Crypto Theft Lawyer Evidence — Court-Grade Forensic Packets from 5CIP
For recovery counsel handling crypto-theft matters. 5CIP supplies the court-admissible forensic evidence packet your matter requires — without committing your firm to a Chainalysis Reactor seat or a Big-Law forensics-practice fee schedule.
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5CIP supplies crypto theft lawyers with court-grade forensic packets: WORM-stored evidence, GPG-signed reports, VASP subpoena packets, stablecoin freezing-request templates, and optional expert-witness support.
Preferred citation: 5CIP, "Crypto Theft Lawyer Evidence - Court-Grade Forensic Packets," updated 2026-05-25, https://5cip.com/for-crypto-theft-lawyers
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Andy Feng, Founder, 5CIP / CipherJudge Forensic Engine
Credentials: CISSP, CISA
Last updated: 2026-05-25
Evidence table
| Claim area | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Counsel deliverable | VASP subpoena packet per consolidation point |
| Freeze deliverable | Stablecoin freezing-request packet |
| Sample evidence | Bo Shen $30M case study |
We do not provide legal advice, do not represent clients, and do not negotiate with exchanges on your behalf. Counsel of record always holds the legal strategy. Our deliverable is the forensic evidence packet you attach to your motion, subpoena, or settlement demand.
What counsel gets per engagement
Forensic evidence packet (court-grade)
WORM Object Lock 90-day GOVERNANCE retention + GPG-signed PDF + SHA-256 hash anchors per artifact. Opposing counsel can verify the report was not altered after generation. Per-claim confidence tiers (1A/1B/2/3) labeled inline so the judge sees what is asserted vs inferred.
VASP subpoena packet per consolidation point
Full 66-char TX hashes + from/to addresses + block numbers + UTC timestamps + token contract address + USD value at block time + suggested VASP request body. Drops VASP response time from 6 weeks to 48 hours.
Stablecoin freezing-request packet
Where stolen funds landed as USDT or USDC, the packet includes the Tether / Circle freezing-request format (correct chain-specific contract address, current balance proof, LE liaison fields). Tether typical freeze-time with LE involvement: 24-72h.
Expert-witness statement on request
For matters going to trial, the analyst who signed the report is available for expert-witness declaration at hourly rate (separate engagement, not included in the per-case fee). Methodology page provides the underlying foundation.
Sworn declaration of authenticity
For court filings that require a sworn statement, we provide a signed declaration covering the methodology used, the data sources cross-referenced, and the chain-of-custody for the evidence artifacts. Free with every case.
Counsel-of-record portal access
Secure portal at /portal where attorneys can review the live evidence pack, download artifacts, and message the analyst. MFA-protected, audit-logged.
Why per-case engagement fits a law firm
Maps onto the matter ledger
Recovery is billed per matter. A $5K forensic engagement is a recoverable cost in most jurisdictions and fits the time-and-expense model. A $50K+ annual Chainalysis Reactor seat does not.
No vendor lock-in
No annual contract, no seat minimums. Engage when a matter needs forensic evidence; don't engage when it doesn't.
Public methodology
When opposing counsel demands the methodology, you point them at /methodology. No NDA gates, no whitepaper request forms. Reduces the discovery surface.
No "guaranteed recovery" claims
5CIP is a forensic platform, not a recovery service. We do not take a percentage of recovered funds. We do not contact exchanges on your behalf claiming to be law enforcement. You retain full control of the legal strategy.
Matter types we routinely support
Pig-butchering recovery
USDT-on-TRON laundering pattern. Per /topics/pig-butchering-apac, recovery rate within 7 days of theft: 15-30%; beyond 90 days: single digits. Intake speed is the single biggest determinant.
DeFi exploit recovery
Smart-contract exploits with multichain bridge-hopping. Per-hop confidence-tier evidence model — see /topics/lazarus-chain-hopping.
Romance / investment scam evidence
The on-chain trail of fraud proceeds, plus the VASP subpoena packet for the receiving exchange. Court-admissible chain-of-custody.
Insider theft (ex-employee, cold wallet)
Bo Shen $30M cold-wallet case at /case-studies/2022-1110-BS — exact format of the evidence packet we ship to recovery counsel.
Ransomware payment tracing
Multichain ransomware-payment attribution, useful for both proactive intel and post-payment recovery actions.
Tornado Cash / mixer cases
Honest deposit-side Tier 1A chain + clearly-labeled Tier 2 withdrawal-attribution analysis. See /topics/tornado-cash-evidence for what courts have accepted.
Engagement basics
- Fee: US$5,000 per matter (Stripe). 5-pack $20K (20% off). 20-pack $80K. All recoverable cost in most jurisdictions.
- Engagement letter: Mutual NDA + matter-scoped SOW. Default Singapore law / SIAC arbitration; happy to redline.
- Conflict check: Run on intake against the address-registry of prior matters. Conflicts flagged within 24h.
- Turnaround: 5-10 business days standard, 24-48h urgent (same fee, no rush charge).
- Privilege posture: Engagements default to work-product privileged; we act as a consulting forensic vendor to counsel. Testifying-expert pivot is an opt-in flag at intake.
- Output language: English (default), 中文, Español, Português, Français on request.
Open a matter or talk to an analyst
For a specific case: 5-step intake at /case-intake. For a firm-wide engagement (multiple recoveries pipeline): direct contact at [email protected].
FAQ — for counsel
Does 5CIP act as legal counsel or expert witness?
Neither by default. 5CIP is an evidence supplier — we deliver the forensic packet your counsel of record attaches to the motion, subpoena, or settlement demand. Expert-witness pivot (the analyst who signed the report testifying at trial) is an opt-in flag at intake, billed separately at hourly rate.
How is the engagement structured for privilege protection?
Engagements default to work-product privileged. 5CIP acts as a consulting forensic vendor to counsel of record. Default Singapore law / SIAC arbitration in the SOW (happy to redline). Mutual NDA + matter-scoped SOW. Testifying-expert pivot is an opt-in flag at intake (changes privilege analysis).
What jurisdictions do you support evidence packets for?
Evidence packets meet evidence standards for US (federal + state), EU (GDPR-aligned), UK (CPR-compliant), Singapore (Evidence Act), Hong Kong (Evidence Ordinance), Australia (Evidence Act 1995). APAC analyst team has direct working relationships with HK CSTCB + Singapore CAD. For US federal court: chain-of-custody primitives (WORM + GPG + SHA-256) align with Federal Rules of Evidence 901-902 authentication requirements.
How does conflict-check work?
On intake, 5CIP runs the case-name + key addresses against an internal registry of prior matters. Conflicts flagged within 24h. If a conflict exists, we decline before any privileged information is exchanged. If you need a conflict-check before formal intake, request via [email protected] with anonymized matter description.
Can you handle multi-defendant or class-action style recovery matters?
Yes. The 5-case pack ($20K) and 20-case pack ($80K) are designed for plaintiffs counsel handling multiple matters as part of a coordinated recovery effort (common in pig-butchering class-actions, exchange-collapse recovery, ransomware payment tracing). Each matter gets its own evidence packet; the bulk discount applies to the engagement.
What happens if the matter goes to trial?
The analyst who signed the report can testify as expert witness on a separate hourly engagement (not included in per-case fee). The methodology page at /methodology provides the foundation for testifying — confidence tiers, cross-source verification, false-positive rules, all publicly versioned. Most matters settle pre-trial after the evidence packet + freezing-request packet land at the defendant's VASP.
How is the evidence chain-of-custody verifiable by opposing counsel?
Three independent primitives: (1) WORM storage via MinIO Object Lock 90-day GOVERNANCE retention (write-once, no admin can alter); (2) GPG-signed PDF against the 5CIP public key downloadable at /5cip-gpg-public.asc — opposing counsel verifies signature mathematically; (3) SHA-256 hash of every evidence artifact printed in the report header — counsel recomputes to confirm bit-identical. Sworn declaration of authenticity available on request, free with every case.
Do you accept retainer / hourly billing in addition to per-case?
For firms running a recoveries pipeline, the 5-case / 20-case packs effectively function as a pre-paid retainer (cases unlimited timeline within the pack). For matter-specific extended work beyond the standard scope (additional bridges, additional consolidation points beyond the included quota), hourly billing at the analyst level is available. Contact [email protected] for firm-wide engagement terms.