Tag: A.K. Group

Financial Intelligence Warning: Crypto Exchange Cratos (Cratos.net)

Illegal Payment Services tamir - March 11, 2025

As revealed in the OCCRP investigation “Scam Empire,” Cratos (Cratos.net), operated by Blue Whale Tech Inc., has been identified as a key crypto payment processor and money laundering conduit for a Georgian cybercrime organization linked to A.K. Group. The exchange played a critical role in processing fraudulent investment transactions, enabling large-scale financial fraud.

Cybercrime Report: Canadian Crypto Exchange Cratos Facilitates Georgian Cybercrime Operation!

Money Laundering tamir - March 5, 2025

Recent findings by the OCCRP have revealed that Blue Whale Tech Inc.—operating under the brand Cratos (Cratos.net)—has played a pivotal role as a crypto payment processor and money laundering facilitator for a Georgian cybercrime organization linked to the A.K. Group. This report outlines the illicit financial activities conducted through Cratos and calls for further insider information

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