“The US government has imposed sanctions against Russian virtual financial platforms PM2BTC, Cryptex, and individual Russian citizens for cybercrime and money laundering.”, — write: www.epravda.com.ua
The US government has imposed sanctions against Russian virtual financial platforms PM2BTC, Cryptex, and individual Russian citizens for cybercrime and money laundering.
This is stated in the official message of the US Treasury on Thursday, transmits Ukrinform.
“Today, the US Treasury Department is taking action as part of a coordinated international effort to shut down Russian cybercrime services,” the message states.
In particular, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is imposing restrictions against Russian virtual currency exchange PM2BTC involved in money laundering in Russia.
In addition, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing sanctions against Russian citizen Sergey Ivanov, who plays a significant role in money laundering, and against the virtual currency exchange Cryptex, registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
At the same time, it is noted that FinCEN and OFAC sanctions are coordinated with the actions of other US government agencies and international partners.
It is also reported that the US State Department has offered a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Ivanov’s arrest and/or conviction.
In addition, the US Secret Service and the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia in this connection announced formal charges against Ivanov and another Russian, Timur Shakhmametov.
We will remind:
Great Britain introduced sanctions against five vessels and two related companies involved in the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas.