Colombia arrests network that laundered $42M through crypto
- —Eight suspects sought for extradition to the US were detained
- —Charges include drug trafficking and laundering funds via crypto assets
- —Investigators estimate roughly $42 million was laundered
Why it matters: The case highlights crypto's role in cross-border laundering schemes and adds pressure on exchanges and P2P services in the region.
Source: CriptoNoticias
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