Tag: Angus Berwick

Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Linked To Terror Groups And Global Cybercrime!

Cybercrime tamir - October 15, 2023

In 2021, FinTelegram exposed the Russian crypto exchange Garantex as a scam facilitator and money laundromat. In 2022, the Estonian FIU, as the competent regulatory authority, revoked the crypto license of the crypto exchange over money laundering issues. In a recent report by Angus Berwick for the WSJ, the resilience and growth of Moscow-based Garantex, despite being sanctioned by the U.S., was highlighted. However, a year later, Garantex is thriving.

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