Moneylaundering
Brazil Faces $318B Crypto Market Crime Surge Amid New Rules
Cartel money laundering, Russian sanctions evasion, and Chinese networks target Brazil’s $318B crypto market as regulations tighten.
Global Sting Dismantles $390M AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Operation
Authorities shut down AudiA6, a laundering service used by ransomware gangs to process $390M in illicit crypto funds, seizing domains and assets.
Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty to $13M Crypto Scam, Lavish Spending
A 20-year-old Canadian admitted to stealing $13M in crypto via social engineering scams, funding luxury cars, private jets, and Miami nightlife.
OFAC Crypto Sanctions Hit $100B+ in Illicit Flows Through 2025
Chainalysis tracker reveals OFAC has sanctioned exchanges processing billions in crypto crime, from Garantex to Huione Group's $4B laundering operation.
China Imprisons Five for $166M USDT Money Laundering Operation
A Beijing court has sentenced five individuals for laundering $166 million using USDT, marking a significant crackdown on crypto-related financial crimes in China.
UK Considers Keeping $6.4B Bitcoin Gains From Chinese Fraud
The High Court is considering if to reimburse only the original investment value of £640 million while the seized Bitcoin is now worth nearly $7.24 billion, potentially leaving $6.4 billion in government hands.
North Korean IT Workers Exploit Crypto for Illicit Financing
North Korean IT workers are reportedly using cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs. Discover the intricate networks facilitating these operations and the global efforts to disrupt them.
Tether Aids Brazilian Authorities in Freezing R$32 Million in Money Laundering Case
Tether collaborates with Brazilian law enforcement to block R$32 million linked to a major money laundering operation, demonstrating its commitment to combating financial crime.
NCA Targets Russian Money Laundering Networks in Major Operation
The UK’s National Crime Agency disrupts a major Russian money laundering network, leading to 84 arrests and the seizure of over 20 million Euros in cash and cryptocurrency.
Japan Faces Challenges in Crypto Money Laundering and Fraud
Japan's crypto landscape sees growing challenges with money laundering and fraud, despite a global decline in illicit activities. On-chain analysis reveals significant financial threats.