FBI Seizes $40,000 from Couple's Deposit Box, Refuses to Explain or Return Money

The FBI seized $40,200 in cash from a couple's deposit box in March 2021 during a raid on US Private Vaults, but has not explained why it is holding their money. Linda and Reggie Martin have filed a lawsuit with the Institute for Justice, accusing the FBI of violating the Fifth Amendment. The raid saw more than $86 million in cash, jewelry, and gold seized from 1,400 safe-deposit boxes held by hundreds of people who were not suspected of any crimes. US Private Vaults pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder drug money and shut down following the raid.