Russian Crypto Criminals Aid UK Drug Gangs in Laundering Lockdown Cash Amid Rising Crime Trends in Cryptocurrency.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has uncovered a significant money laundering operation linked to UK drug gangs during the pandemic. This complex scheme involved a Russian-speaking network based in Moscow that exchanged dirty cash for untraceable cryptocurrency. They facilitated the laundering of drug profits while also supporting Russian state espionage efforts. The operation has resulted ...
