FCS Wins Back €6.7 Million in Stolen Assets Throughout the EU

6.7 Million went back to Owners

In 2025, FCS Asset Recovery achieved one of its most impressive results to date — the recovery of €6.7 million in stolen assets across multiple EU countries. Victims of online investment fraud and cryptocurrency scams in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands turned to FCS for help, and the firm’s cross-border legal and investigative team coordinated an unprecedented, multi-jurisdictional effort.

This milestone was the result of a true team effort. The firm’s “girls’ power,” led by Ms. Laura Schmidt and Ms. Paula Moris, brought cutting-edge blockchain analysis and exceptional client care to the forefront. Their forensic research and strategic planning laid the foundation for the case.

At the same time, the hard work of the firm’s senior specialists — Phillip Stein, Carl Miller, Oliver Elwiss, Martin Macher, and Erik Walker — turned that foundation into action. Stein’s asset tracing, Miller’s legal arguments, Elwiss’s financial recovery strategy, Macher’s compliance expertise, and Walker’s cybersecurity support came together seamlessly.

By combining legal expertise, blockchain forensics, and international cooperation, the FCS team secured freezing orders, identified key wallets, and successfully negotiated the return of the stolen assets. Within months, funds were returned to the rightful owners — a landmark achievement that demonstrates what FCS can deliver even in complex, cross-border cases.

FCS continues in 2025 to stand at the forefront of cryptocurrency and financial fraud recovery, providing victims throughout Europe with expert support and a transparent, results-driven process. First consultations remain free, and fees are only due after successful recovery.