Why might the government freeze assets?

To stop crime activity.

Directly - No.

Through a court order to freeze your assets - Yes

Child support can freeze assets but does not usually do this before paternity is proven. If your assets have been frozen, engage a lawyer who will make sure your funds are released until paternity is proven.

The United States froze the Germans assets in June 1941. The Italians assets were also frozen in June 1941. In July 1941, Japan had their assets frozen.

The judgment holder will have to enforce the judgment. He/she will get leave of court to conduct a citation to discover assets, where they will grill the bank account holder on his/her assets. At some point down the line, the court can freeze the assets or order them turned over.