Criminal networks operating across the Western Balkans are leveraging lax regulations and enforcement to launder illicit funds using cryptocurrencies. A new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational […]
Europol Dismantles Major Crypto Laundering Network, Seizes Over €20 Million
A major international operation led by Spain’s Policia Nacional has dismantled one of the world’s largest underground crypto banking networks, with authorities seizing over €20 million in assets. […]
Crypto’s Efficiency Fuels Rise in Criminal Use, Not Anonymity
A new Chainalysis report reveals that criminal groups are leveraging cryptocurrencies for their operational efficiency, not due to a desire for anonymity. Instead of using complex obfuscation techniques, […]
Crypto Money Laundering Case: Ekaterina Djanova’s Potential Release Raises Concerns
Ekaterina Djanova, dubbed the ‘shadow banker,’ faces a legal twist that could set her free after two years in prison. This case highlights a complex intersection of cryptocurrencies, […]
Organized Crime Uses Meme Coins to Conceal Illegally Gained Funds
Instead of relying on established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum for money laundering, a UK crime gang has taken a novel approach: they’ve created their own meme coin. […]
Crypto Crime Goes Global: Organized Groups Launder Billions with New Coins
Criminals are turning to cryptocurrencies to launder vast sums, utilizing a new wave of specialized coins for illicit purposes, according to Chainalysis findings. This shift signifies the evolution […]
Organized Crypto Crime Booms: New UN Report Reveals Expanding Criminal Networks in Southeast Asia
A recent report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) unveils a concerning trend: global organized crime is utilizing cryptocurrencies to commit increasingly sophisticated crimes. […]
Crypto Mining Fuels Rise of Organized Crime in East Asia
A new UNODC report reveals a worrying trend: organized crime syndicates are leveraging crypto technology for their illicit activities, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. The report highlights […]
UN Report Reveals Crypto’s Role in Global Crime Laundering
A new UN report has highlighted the significant use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering by organized crime groups worldwide. The report reveals how anonymity provided by digital currencies […]
UN Report Uncovers Cryptocurrency’s Role in Organized Crime Laundering
A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) sheds light on a growing threat: organized crime groups using illegal cryptocurrency mining to launder […]
London Police Team Up with Law Firm to Recover Crypto Stolen Assets
London law enforcement has joined forces with Gowling WLG, a leading legal firm, to launch a new program aimed at recovering assets lost to cryptocurrency fraud and other […]
Crypto-Related Crime Soars 2,000% in Scotland
Scottish police have witnessed a dramatic increase in cryptocurrency-related criminal activity, reporting a staggering 2,000% rise since 2019. Organized crime groups are increasingly exploiting this new avenue for […]