Money Laundering – DIGIT INFO

Brazilian Federal Police Dismantle $2 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Ring Linked to the PCC Cartel

DIGIT — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:30:47 +0000

The operation, named “Exchange,” involved the participation of over 50 officers who executed 13 search and seizure warrants and 11 temporary arrest warrants in the state of Sao Paulo. The organization used crypto to launder illicit funds tied to Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). Brazil Terminates PCC-Linked Crypto Money Laundering Ring The Brazilian Federal […]

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The ‘Zksync.jp’ Scam: How a Fentanyl Smuggling Ring Defrauded Crypto Investors in Japan

DIGIT — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:30:27 +0000

According to local reports, a Chinese organization that exported fentanyl precursors to the U.S. was also involved in millionaire cryptocurrency fraud in Japan. The group issued a token linked to a domain similar to a Japanese fast-payments service, defrauding victims of millions of dollars. Chinese Fentanyl Network Linked To Crypto Fraud Token in Japan Drug […]

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Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks

DIGIT — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:25:49 +0000

For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.

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Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

DIGIT — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:20 +0000

The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky awaits a response to his motion to vacate his sentence.

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Global Takedown Cripples Dark Web Bitcoin Service After 10,333 BTC Hit Wallets

DIGIT — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:33:51 +0000

U.S. prosecutors charged two men in a $389 million cryptocurrency laundering case tied to a dark web bitcoin service. Authorities said 10,333 BTC moved through its wallets, while arrests, domain seizures, frozen assets, and extradition efforts now span multiple countries. Global Operation Targets Bitcoin Laundering Service, Domains, and Crypto Assets The U.S. Attorney’s Office for […]

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Chile Busts $88 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Tied to the Sanctioned Tren de Aragua Cartel

DIGIT — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:35:27 +0000

An investigation that has been active since 2024 identified an 18-man money-laundering group that used several bank accounts, irregular companies, and cryptocurrency remittances to launder funds from the illegal activities of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua group. Chile Shuts Down $88 Million Crypto Money Laundering Group Linked To Tren de Aragua A two-year investigation has […]

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Trump Administration Labels Brazil’s Deadliest Gangs as Specially Designated Global Terrorists

DIGIT — Sat, 30 May 2026 01:30:12 +0000

Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), considered the largest criminal groups in Brazil, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The two groups have been involved in the use of digital currency as a money laundering tool for their drug trafficking activities in Brazil and around the world. Comando […]

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US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Network for Laundering Drug Profits Through Cryptocurrency

DIGIT — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:05:27 +0000

The U.S. government has designated twelve individuals and two companies involved in money laundering operations for the Sinaloa Cartel. The groups allegedly transformed cash coming from the sales of drugs and fentanyl in the U.S. and converted it into cryptocurrency. US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto Money Laundering Networks On Wednesday, the U.S. government Office of […]

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US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case

DIGIT — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:30:39 +0000

A U.S. court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison for helping launder more than $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange. Prosecutors said the network used U.S. banks, shell companies, and crypto accounts to move criminal proceeds overseas. Key Takeaways: Authorities sentenced a French national to eight years for running a […]

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Brazilian Police Arrest Singers Linked to $320 Million Crypto Laundering Ring

DIGIT — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:30:27 +0000

The arrests of the two singers and others were part of Operation Narco Fluxo, a high-level operation executed by the Brazilian Federal Police across several states. The flows intermediated using cryptocurrency reached well over $320 million, according to an official statement. Key Takeaways: The Federal Police arrested MC Ryan SP in a $320M crypto laundering […]

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