In a coordinated effort against cybercrime-related money laundering, Russian authorities have made nearly 100 arrests in connection with an extensive criminal operation involving cryptocurrency exchanges and illegal financial activities.
The arrests were part of a nationwide crackdown tied to the UAPS payment system and the Cryptex cryptocurrency exchanges, both of which have been linked to cybercriminals seeking to launder illicit proceeds.
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Source: MSN News
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