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At US Request, CBI Arrests Man Wanted In $96 billion Crypto Laundering Case
WASHINGTON, DC – A high-profile international fugitive is now in Indian custody as authorities arrested Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, wanted by the United States for allegedly facilitating large-scale money laundering through a cryptocurrency exchange tied to cybercriminals, drug traffickers, and terrorist networks.
India arrests man wanted in the US for crypto-linked money laundering
Police in the Indian state of Kerala arrested a Lithuanian national who is wanted in the US for running Garantex, a sanctioned crypto exchange.
India arrests Russia-linked crypto exchange admin wanted by US
Police in India have arrested a cryptocurrency exchange administrator wanted in the US for alleged money laundering and sanctions violations, the country's top investigative agency said. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Acting on US request, CBI arrests Russian resident & money laundering accused Aleksej Besciokov
Lithuanian national Besciokov was charged with money laundering and faces accusations of violating sanctions & operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the US.
India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US
Authorities in India have arrested a cryptocurrency exchange administrator wanted by the US for allegedly helping cybercriminals launder money and violate sanctions. Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian citizen and Russian resident, was arrested in the southern state of Kerala on Tuesday, India's top investigative agency said.
At US Request, India Arrests Crypto Administrator Accused of Money Laundering
Indian authorities arrested at Washington's request a cryptocurrency exchange administrator accused of money laundering conspiracy and violating sanctions, India's top crime fighting bureau said on Wednesday.
India arrests man accused of running $96 billion crypto exchange at request of US
Indian authorities have arrested a Lithuanian man wanted by the US for allegedly running a $96 billion cryptocurrency exchange that allowed terrorist organizations, drug traffickers and cybercriminals to launder money.
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US Most Wanted Arrested In India BY CBI And Kerala Police
The CBI, in collaboration with Kerala Police, has arrested US-wanted Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov in ...
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