$15M crypto laundering ring dismantled by Hong Kong police. 12 arrests linked to cross-border fraud.
In a twist that would make any suspense novel blush, Hong Kong police have unraveled a $15 million laundering scheme. Utilizing over 500 bank accounts and crypto exchanges, this transnational syndicate, split between mainland China and Hong Kong, used false identities to convert fraudulent funds into crypto. Despite their elaborate setup in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok, the jig was up when two key players were caught laundering cash into crypto. As authorities fortify regulations on digital currencies, such crackdowns spotlight ongoing shenanigans within this digital Wild West.