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US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto Laundering Network Tied to Fentanyl Sales

US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto Laundering Network Tied to Fentanyl Sales

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The US Treasury has hit a Sinaloa Cartel-linked crypto laundering network with fresh sanctions, saying the group helped move fentanyl trafficking proceeds through cryptocurrency and Ethereum wallets. See the Treasury action against this drug money-laundering ring linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. US Treasury sanctions target a Sinaloa Cartel-linked laundering network Fentanyl trafficking proceeds allegedly converted […]

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Crypto Launderer Gets 70 Months in $263M Theft Ring Case

Crypto Launderer Gets 70 Months in $263M Theft Ring Case

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A California man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for laundering stolen crypto tied to a massive theft ring that allegedly siphoned about $263 million from victims, then blew the proceeds on Lamborghinis, Rolexes, real estate, and nightclub bills that scream “arrest me” in expensive fonts. Evan Tangeman, 22, sentenced to 70 months […]

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THORChain Flagged as Key Laundering Route for Major Crypto Hacks

THORChain Flagged as Key Laundering Route for Major Crypto Hacks

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THORChain is being flagged as a key route for hackers to move stolen funds THORChain is under fresh scrutiny after on-chain analysts said the cross-chain swap protocol has become a favorite rail for moving stolen crypto from major hacks, including FTX, Bybit, Balancer, and KelpDAO. The protocol keeps leaning on the same defense: it’s neutral, […]

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Chinese National Gets 4 Years for $37M Crypto Laundering Scam Targeting Americans

Chinese National Gets 4 Years for $37M Crypto Laundering Scam Targeting Americans

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Chinese National Sentenced to Four Years for $37 Million Crypto Laundering Scam Picture losing your life savings to a charming stranger online—174 Americans did, falling victim to a staggering $37 million crypto laundering scam orchestrated by Jiangling Su, a 45-year-old Chinese national now sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. This case rips open the […]

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Europol Dismantles Çopja Crypto Laundering Ring with Five-Euro Note Clues

Europol Dismantles Çopja Crypto Laundering Ring with Five-Euro Note Clues

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Europol Busts Çopja Group in Massive Crypto Money Laundering Scheme with Five-Euro Clues A stunning international sting operation has dismantled a vast money laundering network run by the Çopja criminal organization, with a handful of scribbled five-euro notes providing the critical break in a case involving millions in illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Spearheaded by Europol, this […]

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Hong Kong Busts $15M Crypto Laundering Ring: 12 Arrested

Hong Kong Busts $15M Crypto Laundering Ring: 12 Arrested

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$15m Crypto Laundering Operation Busted in Hong Kong Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a sophisticated cross-border cryptocurrency laundering network, arresting 12 individuals and seizing extensive evidence. This operation, processing approximately HK$118 million (US$15 million) in illicit funds, spotlights the growing challenges of crypto-related crimes worldwide. Hong Kong authorities arrest 12 in crypto laundering bust Operation […]

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Hong Kong Police Bust $15M Crypto Money Laundering Ring, 12 Arrested

Hong Kong Police Bust $15M Crypto Money Laundering Ring, 12 Arrested

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Hong Kong Police Dismantle $15M Crypto Laundering Syndicate Hong Kong police have cracked down on a sophisticated money laundering operation, arresting 12 individuals and seizing assets linked to $15 million in illicit funds. This operation, based in a Mong Kok apartment, used over 550 sham accounts and cryptocurrency transactions to launder money from fraud cases. […]

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Europol Cracks €21M Crypto Laundering Ring: 17 Arrested, Assets Seized

Europol Cracks €21M Crypto Laundering Ring: 17 Arrested, Assets Seized

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Europol Dismantles €21 Million Crypto Laundering Network Europol, in collaboration with Spanish, Belgian, and Austria law enforcement, has successfully dismantled a significant cryptocurrency laundering network that facilitated over €21 million in illicit transactions for criminal groups in China and the Middle East. Europol and allies dismantle €21 million crypto laundering network 17 arrests and extensive […]

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U.S. Treasury Targets Huione Group for Alleged $4B Crypto Laundering Scheme

U.S. Treasury Targets Huione Group for Alleged $4B Crypto Laundering Scheme

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U.S. Treasury Proposes Rule to Block Huione Group Over Alleged $4 Billion Crypto Laundering The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has taken decisive action against the Cambodian conglomerate, Huione Group, labeling it a “major target for money laundering investigations” due to its alleged involvement in laundering over $4 billion in illicit funds. This […]

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