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Four Russian nationals have been indicted for money laundering and operating unlicensed cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, following Blender's relaunch after sanctions. The indictment highlights significant transactions linked to illegal activities, raising concerns about jurisdiction and the implications for privacy in cryptocurrency. Legal experts suggest the case reflects a broader trend of prosecuting mixer founders, echoing previous actions against Tornado Cash.
A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted three Russian nationals—Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik, and Anton Tarasov—for operating crypto mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds linked to North Korean cybercriminal activities. Ostapenko faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, while Oleynik and Tarasov are charged with similar offenses. Ostapenko and Oleynik were arrested in December 2024, but Tarasov remains at large.
A federal grand jury in Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, accused of laundering funds linked to cybercrime, including ransomware. The defendants face serious charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, with potential sentences of up to 20 years. The mixers were reportedly used by state-sponsored hacking groups, prompting international law enforcement collaboration in the investigation.
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