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Russian crypto exchange CEO was detained by Polish police due to fraud and money laundering; the perpetrator will be extradited to the United States. Police in Poland have arrested Dmitriv Vasiliev because of the breaking of Polish privacy laws. This…
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Crypto is fueling a rise in complex money laundering schemes in 2024, the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering warns in its latest report. Money laundering schemes increasingly rely on crypto and multi-layered methods in 2024, highlight the growing complexity…
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Larry Harmon, an Ohio resident, has been sentenced to three years in prison for laundering more than $300 million worth of Bitcoin through his darknet service, Helix, according to Bloomberg. The platform operated a tool designed to obscure the origins…
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The OSCE’s recent workshop brought together regulators from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia to address the urgent need for crypto regulations in the face of rising financial risks. Eastern Europe is doubling down on regulatory measures for crypto exchanges as the…
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Heather Morgan, the Wall Street rapper known as “Razzlekhan,” could face 18 months in prison for helping her husband launder millions from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. U.S. prosecutors seek an 18-month prison sentence for Heather Morgan, the Wall Street rapper…
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Six men operating under the name “Loverbois” have been convicted for laundering $15,000 to $50,000 in cryptocurrency in addition to selling nearly 12 kilograms of meth disguised as Adderall pills. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio…
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Taiwan’s financial watchdog reportedly plans to launch a pilot program for crypto custody services, with three banks already expressing interest. Taiwan‘s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to launch a pilot program for crypto custody services, aiming to stimulate institutional adoption…
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A recent United Nations report showed that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate illicit activities, ranging from trading hacked data to laundering money through unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. The UN Office for Drugs…
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Despite widespread misconceptions, cash remains the dominant tool for illicit finance, while blockchain offers greater transparency and traceability, a new study reveals. Cash remains the preferred tool for criminals engaging in illicit finance, despite the popular perception that cryptocurrencies dominate…
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Kazakhstan’s financial authorities have frozen $1.2 million in crypto and shut down 19 illegal exchangers with a turnover exceeding $60 million. Kazakhstan has frozen $1.2 million in cryptocurrency and shut down 19 illegal over-the-counter platforms as part of a broader…
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The US Department of Justice has seized domains linked to three crypto exchanges that have allegedly facilitated illicit transactions worth more than $800 million in relation to Russian money laundering operations. The US authorities obtained court authorization to seize the…
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Brazilian authorities have uncovered a $9.7 billion crypto laundering scheme, arresting suspects in multiple cities as part of a major financial crime investigation. Brazilian authorities have clamped down on a multi-billion-dollar money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrencies across multiple cities, including…
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German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities. The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users…
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Authorities in Argentina arrested a Russian national for laundering millions in crypto tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Argentinian authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national for money laundering, uncovering a multimillion-dollar operation based in the country. Per a report…
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China’s highest court and its public prosecution agency have for the first time recognized crypto transactions in their revised interpretation of the country’s anti-money laundering laws. At a joint press conference on Aug. 19, representatives of the Supreme People’s Court…
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Ukrainian financial detectives have charged a local blogger with $5 million in tax evasion through crypto transactions linked to online affiliate marketing. The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has charged a prominent local blogger with evading more than $5 million…
