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Authorities Can Investigate Bank Safe Deposit Boxes with a Warrant - Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

Published February 10, 2026, 14:29
Authorities Can Investigate Bank Safe Deposit Boxes with a Warrant - Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court issued a significant decision regarding the investigation of bank safe deposit boxes, clarifying the conditions for issuing search warrants. The decision arose in the context of investigating international investment fraud involving cryptocurrencies. The Court ruled that direct evidence of the placement of specific items in the boxes is not necessary, provided there is reasonable suspicion of a connection between the boxes and sought-after evidence. The decision concerns a fraud case where individuals offered investments in cryptocurrencies online, deceiving users and misappropriating their funds through companies in Cyprus, Singapore, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.