Crypto Mixer Founder Convicted for Money Laundering Charges
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 15:00
Crypto Founder Faces up to 20 Years in Prison for Money Laundering Charges
Roman Sterlingov, the founder of crypto mixer – Bitcoin Fog, faces up to 20 years in prison. A jury in the US District Court for the District of Columbia delivered this verdict, marking a significant moment in the fight against digital financial crimes.
Crypto Mixer Founder Faces Money Laundering Charges
- 35-year-old Sterlingov found guilty of money laundering conspiracy and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
- Court ordered forfeiture of assets including over 1,354 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
- Bitcoin Fog, operated from 2011 to 2021, processed transactions worth nearly $400 million.
Darknet criminals should know that operations like Bitcoin Fog cannot provide the anonymity for cryptocurrency transactions they claim. This conviction demonstrates the US can combat technology-enabled crimes.
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