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What is crypto money laundering? Crypto money laundering involves concealing illegally obtained funds by funneling them through cryptocurrency transactions to obscure their origin. Criminals may operate offchain but move funds onchain to facilitate laundering. Traditionally, illicit money was moved using couriers or informal networks like Hawala. However, with the rise of digital assets, bad actors … Read more
A South African law enforcement agency has opposed bail for Ziyadh Hoorzook, who is accused of donating bitcoin to an organization allegedly funding terrorism. Hawks Say They Uncovered Compelling Evidence A South African law enforcement agency recently argued against granting bail to a man accused of donating $614 in bitcoin (BTC) to an organization allegedly … Read more
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large. Go to Source
Kazakhstan shut down 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, seizing $112 million in assets and advancing Anti-Money Laundering efforts alongside its upcoming digital tenge launch. Go to Source
California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place. Go to Source
Ilya Lichtenstein urged his social media followers not to blame his wife — also implicated in money laundering — for the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Go to Source
Australia’s financial intelligence agency has said it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers to combat money laundering and scams. Task Force Targets Crypto ATMs The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Australia’s financial intelligence agency, announced Dec. 6 it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers that fail to comply with the country’s … Read more
Hydra market founder Stanislav Moiseev and 15 of his accomplices were jailed for between 8 and 23 years for their involvement in the darknet market and crypto mixer. Go to Source
A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex. Go to Source
Larry Harmon laundered 350,000 BTC, but he was treated leniently for his help in jailing Roman Sterlingov. Go to Source
