Court reveals: Suspect was carrying a cryptocurrency password note at the time of arrest, with encrypted assets highlighting identity during the investigation

【CryptoWorld】A recently exposed court testimony has sounded an alarm in the crypto community. Court documents from a Manhattan case show that shortly after the CEO of United Health Insurance was shot and killed, investigators found a note filled with writing in the suspect Mangiolone’s backpack when he was arrested in Pennsylvania — and it prominently recorded cryptocurrency password information.

This note later became evidence in court and was displayed during a pre-trial hearing in New York. Although the original was obscured with a black block labeled “Encrypted — Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase,” it was enough to spark speculation. The key issue is that the court has not disclosed which cryptocurrency the note corresponds to, nor whether the suspect actually controlled the related assets.

This case highlights a broader reality — the presence of crypto assets in various incidents is increasing, from everyday transactions to unconventional scenarios. Large-scale crypto asset flows are becoming a focus for law enforcement. For users holding cryptocurrencies, this is a reminder: private key management is not just a technical issue; when personal safety is involved, extra caution is essential.