The DOJ's handling of a federal crypto fraud case linked to Donald Trump's associates saw a brief sealing of the entire docket, which Interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attributed to an error by court clerks. Originally, prosecutors only intended to shield a company name. The case involves a Nigerian scammer who impersonated a Trump ally to defraud victims, identified as MoonPay executives, of $250,000 in cryptocurrency. The scam used a slight email misspelling to mislead victims, and the FBI has since tracked and recovered part of the funds. The incident has drawn criticism for the unusual complete sealing of the docket and raised questions about procedural integrity within the court. Pirro emphasized that the intention was to protect the identities of victims but acknowledged that the court's actions were excessive. As the DOJ faces scrutiny, the case highlights issues surrounding digital fraud, particularly involving high-profile individuals and connections to prominent political figures.

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