US Seizes E-Note Crypto Exchange for Ransomware Laundering
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The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with international partners, has seized the E-Note cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly laundering over $70 million in ransomware and account takeover proceeds. The operation involved confiscating domains, servers, and customer databases, with an indictment unsealed against the Russian national believed to be the operator of E-Note. This action may lead to further identification of cybercriminals involved in the laundering scheme.
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18.12.2025 18:13 1 articles · 11h ago
US Seizes E-Note Crypto Exchange for Ransomware Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with international partners, has seized the E-Note cryptocurrency exchange for laundering over $70 million in ransomware and account takeover proceeds. The operation involved confiscating domains, servers, and customer databases, with an indictment unsealed against the Russian national believed to be the operator of E-Note. This action may lead to further identification of cybercriminals involved in the laundering scheme.
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- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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E-Note cryptocurrency exchange was seized for laundering over $70 million in illicit funds.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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Funds originated from ransomware attacks and account takeovers, funneled through an international network of money mules.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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Domains e-note.com, e-note.ws, and jabb.mn, along with associated mobile apps, were confiscated.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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Servers hosting the platform and customer databases were seized, potentially aiding future law enforcement actions.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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Mykhalio Petrovich Chudnovets, a Russian national, was indicted for money laundering conspiracy.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13
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Chudnovets began offering money-laundering services in 2010, facilitating the transfer of funds across countries.
First reported: 18.12.2025 18:131 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 18:13