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Arrest in cryptocurrency money laundering network tied to €600 million fraud

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Eurojust coordinated the arrest of nine people in a cross-border cryptocurrency money laundering case tied to €600 million (~$688 million) in fraud, disrupting a network that laundered proceeds from fake investment platforms. Authorities also seized assets during synchronized searches across Cyprus, Spain, and Germany. The action expands exposure for the criminal network and shows the scale of the laundering pipeline behind the fraud.

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  1. 04.11.2025 17:57 2 articles · 8mo ago

    Initial report: Arrest in cryptocurrency money laundering network tied to €600 million fraud

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    Between October 27 and 29, 2025, authorities carried out synchronized raids across Cyprus, Spain, and Germany and arrested nine suspects linked to a cryptocurrency money laundering network. The operation followed victim complaints and focused on the infrastructure used to move fraud proceeds.

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