Europol has arrested drug traffickers laundered profits through bitcoin
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Officials and bankers regularly talk about the main sin of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies — they actively launder money. And although some analysts, the share of such transactions is insignificant, occasional high-profile cases. For example, in the EU a similar case was arrested 11 persons.
thethe Arrest of criminals. Involved with cryptocurrency
A Joint operation between Spain, France and the United States led to the arrest of 11 people, reports . In respect of 137 suspects under investigations. He is charged with participation in a criminal group for drug trafficking, the profit from which was laundered with the help of cryptocurrency.
The Operation was managed by the employees of Europol, and for the performance answered in Spanish, and Finnish law enforcement authorities. USA also had a hand — the detention was supported by the investigative authorities of America.
The Spanish Civil guard conducted eight searches and confiscated a number of computers, devices, and equipment used to commit crimes. 11 people were arrested in relation to 137 under investigation.
Due to money in Bank accounts transferred 8 million euros. For purification of money "used credit cards and Bitcoin".
Thanks to the cooperation with the Finnish authorities, the police were able to establish that the exchange of bitcoins was based in Finland. Criminals used the exchange to convert their illegal gains into bitcoins and then transfer the bitcoin to Colombian peso, and to contribute on a Colombian Bank account on the same day.
It Seems that cryptocurrency transactions are not that anonymous. Locating the owners of the wallets helps cooperation with stock exchanges. Recall, just a couple of days ago the Spanish regulator data traders from 60 companies.
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