The U.S. Department of Justice has seized the domain names of cryptocurrency exchanges related to $800 million in illegal transactions

2024-09-27 12:11:48

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ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the U.S. Department of Justice has seized domain names associated with three cryptocurrency exchanges that are accused of facilitating illegal transactions worth over $800 million, as part of a coordinated crackdown on Russian money laundering activities.

According to a statement, the Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Department of the Treasury, the Secret Service, and international law enforcement partners, announced the indictment of Russian citizen Sergey Ivanov. Ivanov, also known as "Taleon," is accused of operating several money laundering companies that provide services to cybercriminals, including ransomware organizations and darknet drug traffickers.

Previous news reported that the U.S. government sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, PM2BTC and Cryptex, related to underground financial activities, as well as two individuals.

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