The New York Federal Court orders Arbitrum DAO to freeze $71 million worth of ETH linked to North Korean hackers, potentially for compensation to victims of terrorist attacks

Golden Finance reports that on May 3rd, according to documents from the Southern District of New York Federal Court, the U.S. court has issued a restraining order against Arbitrum DAO, requiring it not to transfer approximately $71 million worth of ETH assets previously frozen from the KelpDAO hacking incident. The plaintiff attempted to use these assets to enforce unpaid judgments related to cases of terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes committed by North Korea over the years. Court documents indicate that the plaintiff has applied for alternative service methods to deliver legal notices to Arbitrum DAO and considers it a “partnership organization” that can be held accountable.
The court also emphasized that Arbitrum DAO has a Security Council governed by ARB holders, capable of taking action in emergency situations, and therefore, related members who refuse to cooperate may face legal liabilities such as contempt of court.