Indictment of Russian Nationals for Cryptocurrency Mixer Operations
OverviewIn December 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted three Russian citizens—Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik, and Anton Tarasov—for allegedly establishing and operating cryptocurrency mixers. The charges include conspiracy to launder money and conducting unregistered money transfers. While Roman Ostapenko and Alexander Oleynik have been arrested, Anton Tarasov remains at large. BackgroundCryptocurrency mixers, also known as … Read more