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Supreme Court Ruling Allows Searches of Bank Safe Deposit Boxes Based on Reasonable Suspicion

Published February 10, 2026, 14:35
Supreme Court Ruling Allows Searches of Bank Safe Deposit Boxes Based on Reasonable Suspicion

The Supreme Court issued a significant ruling regarding the search of bank safe deposit boxes by authorities. The decision recognizes that authorities can issue search warrants for safe deposit boxes based on reasonable suspicion of connection to evidence being sought, even without direct evidence of specific items being placed in the boxes. The case arose from the rejection of requests to overturn search warrants in Cyprus, issued as part of an investigation into an international investment fraud involving cryptocurrencies. The fraud involved offering investments in cryptocurrencies with fictitious profits, while users' funds were embezzled and laundered through companies in various countries. The court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to link the boxes to the sought-after evidence, justifying the search. This decision strengthens the authorities' ability to combat financial crime and money laundering.