Iranian Crypto Exchange Ariomex Linked to Sanctions Evasion
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A leaked database from Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Ariomex, analyzed by Resecurity, reveals potential involvement in sanctions evasion and large-scale capital transfers. The database, covering 2022 to 2025, includes 11,826 verified user records, with 27 potential matches against sanctions lists. The majority of transactions involved Tether and Tron, with significant transfers ranging from $50,000 to $19 million. The findings highlight mechanisms like shell accounts, layered transactions, and stablecoin routing used to evade sanctions.
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03.03.2026 16:30 1 articles · 23h ago
Ariomex Database Reveals Sanctions Evasion Mechanisms
A leaked database from Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Ariomex, analyzed by Resecurity, reveals potential involvement in sanctions evasion. The database, covering 2022 to 2025, includes 11,826 verified user records, with 27 potential matches against sanctions lists. The majority of transactions involved Tether and Tron, with significant transfers ranging from $50,000 to $19 million. The findings highlight mechanisms like shell accounts, layered transactions, and stablecoin routing used to evade sanctions.
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Ariomex's database contains 11,826 verified user records, with 27 potential matches against sanctions lists.
First reported: 03.03.2026 16:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Leaked Database Sheds Light on Iranian Crypto Sanctions Evasion — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 03.03.2026 16:30
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70% of traded assets on Ariomex were Tether and Tron, with most transactions being small to shield savings from currency devaluation.
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- Leaked Database Sheds Light on Iranian Crypto Sanctions Evasion — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 03.03.2026 16:30
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Large transfers, including a $19 million exchange request, were identified, inconsistent with average Iranian salaries.
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- Leaked Database Sheds Light on Iranian Crypto Sanctions Evasion — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 03.03.2026 16:30
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Ariomex imposed withdrawal limits of $30,000 monthly and $1,000 daily for most users, with higher limits for verified customers.
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- Leaked Database Sheds Light on Iranian Crypto Sanctions Evasion — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 03.03.2026 16:30
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The report notes similarities with the June 2025 cyberattack on Nobitex, attributed to the group Predatory Sparrow.
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- Leaked Database Sheds Light on Iranian Crypto Sanctions Evasion — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 03.03.2026 16:30