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Dubai Digital Economy Court Extends Worldwide Freeze on $456 Million in TrueUSD Reserve Dispute

The order preserves assets tied to funds Techteryx says were moved from Hong Kong custody into Aria DMCC pending further rulings.

Overview

  • Justice Michael Black kept in place a worldwide freezing injunction and a proprietary injunction over assets up to $456 million linked to Aria DMCC.
  • Court filings say reserves managed by First Digital Trust were routed between May 2021 and March 2022 into Aria entities rather than held as liquid backing for TrueUSD.
  • The judge found serious issues to be tried, a credible constructive trust claim, and a real risk of asset dissipation before ownership is determined.
  • Media reports state Justin Sun previously covered the reserve shortfall for TrueUSD holders and filings name him as an alleged ultimate beneficial owner of Techteryx.
  • The case proceeds alongside expected Hong Kong proceedings, with this ruling reported as the Dubai Digital Economy Court’s first worldwide freezing order.