Iranian officials have been accused of stealing $21 million worth of cryptocurrency while purportedly investigating corruption, raising concerns within the crypto community. The alleged theft highlights ongoing worries about government corruption and the vulnerability of digital assets to misuse by authorities. Details on how this happened are still limited, but it’s suggested that multiple government agencies were involved in misappropriating funds. This incident raises questions about the fairness and transparency of Iranian investigations into corruption cases. Some experts draw comparisons to Venezuela where government corruption led to significant losses in state-managed assets.