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Russian Socialite Linked to Major Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Networks
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian socialite and entrepreneur, has been accused of leading a sophisticated crypto money-laundering network linked to Russian oligarchs and criminal organizations. Following U.S. sanctions in late 2023, authorities revealed her involvement in laundering millions for ransomware affiliates and facilitating large financial transfers to the UAE. Investigations have uncovered extensive operations involving cash exchanges and cryptocurrency transactions across Europe, highlighting a new methodology in money laundering.