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Virgil Griffith
sentenced
Ethereum developer; sentenced in SDNY for conspiracy related to sanctions/IEEPA issues connected to North Korea (per DOJ/SDNY).
Status
sentenced
Jurisdiction
US
Tags
sanctions, dprk, ethereum, ieepa, legal-case
Last updated
2026-02-03
Details
- Status reflects a formal sentencing in a U.S. federal case.
- Case involves sanctions/IEEPA-related conduct described by SDNY.
- Relevance to crypto stems from Ethereum expertise and alleged services provided.
- Jurisdiction marked US.
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Timeline
2022-04-12
SDNY announced Virgil Griffith was sentenced for conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions law in connection with providing services to North Korea.
• Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court For Conspiring To Violate The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York press-release)