California pair charged with laundering crypto proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales
The Block·
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A California pair is being charged with laundering cryptocurrency proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales, allegedly shipping over 500 drug parcels in a seven-month period and laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars through cryptocurrency transactions. This case highlights the growing concern of illicit activities using cryptocurrencies, potentially impacting regulatory scrutiny and industry oversight in the sector.
The pair allegedly shipped over 500 drug parcels over a seven-month period and laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars through crypto.