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Europol Uncovers Network of Banks Involved in Crypto Crime

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, conducted an inter-governmental raid revealing a network of bankers allegedly involved in crypto crime.

Scale of Europol's Operation

According to Europol, the identified fraudsters were involved in large-scale money laundering operations for criminal activities such as drug trafficking and weapons smuggling. The operation covered six countries.

Objectives and Achievements of the Operation

The main goal was to stop hidden financial services that supported criminal groups. Nine suspects were arrested, €25 million in cryptocurrencies, €35,000 in cash, gold, and luxury goods were seized.

International Cooperation and Consequences

The coordinated actions took place in Malaga, Spain, with assistance from law enforcement agencies in Belgium, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and the USA. Europol's efforts highlighted the importance of intelligence sharing and international cooperation in combating crime.

These actions by Europol have weakened the financial infrastructure of organized crime groups, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in fighting crime.

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