Kenya has a highly active cryptocurrency market, which is also subject to significant fraud risks. In cases involving stolen digital assets, frozen accounts, or fraudulent investment platforms, effective legal representation requires both legal and technical expertise. Anyega Osiemo & Co. Advocates combines legal knowledge with blockchain transaction analysis to trace assets and pursue recovery.
Our crypto and digital asset services include
- Cryptocurrency fraud recovery – Tracing stolen Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other assets on-chain, identifying the wallets and exchanges involved, and building the evidence needed for recovery.
- Online investment scam claims – Pyramid schemes, fake trading platforms, “forex academies,” and pig-butchering scams: we pursue the individuals and enablers behind them through civil recovery and criminal complaints.
- Exchange disputes – Frozen or restricted exchange accounts, disputed withdrawals, and platform insolvencies, including engagement with both local and offshore exchanges.
- Digital asset theft and hacking incidents – Responding to wallet compromises, SIM-swap attacks, and phishing losses, including preservation orders to stop funds from being moved further.
- Crypto in employment and business disputes – Crypto-denominated salaries, smart contract disputes, and digital assets in divorce and succession proceedings.
- Regulatory advisory – Navigating the evolving legal position on virtual assets in Kenya, including tax obligations on crypto gains and compliance with the Virtual Asset Service Providers framework as it develops.
Act fast: stolen crypto moves quickly. WhatsApp our digital asset team immediately or book an urgent consultation.
Our team is experienced in both legal and technical aspects of cryptocurrency matters, including blockchain data analysis, collaboration with forensic analysts, and preparation of evidence suitable for Kenyan courts. This combination of skills is essential in this developing area of law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can stolen cryptocurrency be recovered in Kenya?
Recovery is possible when action is taken quickly; funds can often be traced to exchanges where they can be frozen through court orders. Success depends heavily on speed and proper evidence.
Is cryptocurrency legal in Kenya?
Crypto is not legal tender, but owning and trading it is not prohibited. The regulatory and tax framework is evolving, which makes expert advice essential.
I was scammed by an online trading platform. What should I do first?
Preserve all evidence (chat logs, wallet addresses, transaction hashes, receipts) and seek legal advice immediately before confronting the scammers; tipping them off can cause the funds to disappear.
