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Russian Nationals Accused of Cryptocurrency Mixer Operations

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Three Russian nationals have been charged by a U.S. federal court for running cryptocurrency mixers used by cybercriminals for money laundering.

Nature of Charges

Russian nationals Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik, and Anton Tarasov are charged by a U.S. federal court for operating mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, allegedly used for laundering funds by cybercriminals, including state-linked hackers.

Operation of Platforms

Blender.io operated from 2018 to 2022, advertising itself as a privacy-first service with a 'no logs' policy. After its shutdown, Sinbad.io began offering similar services until its closure in November 2023. Both platforms were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control for laundering funds, including those tied to North Korean state-sponsored hacking activities.

Investigation and International Cooperation

The FBI led the investigation with assistance from law enforcement in the Netherlands, Australia, and Finland. Prosecutors emphasized the importance of international collaboration in dismantling cybercriminal infrastructure.

The charges against the Russian nationals highlight the need for international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and its links to cryptocurrency crime.

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