Here is some information from DOJ on Forfeiture and How Forfeited Assets Can Be Used to Compensate Victims of a Crime

Chapter 12: Forfeiture and Compensation for Victims of Crime

http://www.justice.gov/criminal/afmls/forms/pdf/victims.pdf

... the Attorney. General's authority to restore forfeited assets to the victims of any offense that gave rise to the forfeiture. ... 169 · Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual ( 2012) notification is the responsibility of the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). Known  ...