New restrictive measures have been introduced against the PM2BTC and Cryptex platforms and individual citizens.
The United States has imposed sanctions against Russian virtual financial platforms PM2BTC, Cryptex and individual Russian citizens for cybercrime and money laundering. This was reported by the press service of the US Treasury on Thursday, September 26.
“The US Department of the Treasury is acting as part of a coordinated international effort to disrupt Russian cybercrime services,” the statement said.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has imposed restrictions against Russian virtual currency exchanger PM2BTC for involvement in money laundering in Russia.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions against Russian citizen Sergei Ivanov, who plays a major role in money laundering processes, as well as against virtual currency exchange Cryptex, registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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.
Let’s recall that the UK imposed sanctions against five ships and two shipping organizations related to the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas.
Source: korrespondent
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