U.S. sanctions Russian nationals for laundering millions in crypto for North Korean IT workers
Summary
United States authorities have placed sanctions on two Russian citizens for converting millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. The individuals allegedly laundered digital assets on behalf of North Korean technology workers.
Russian nationals Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas allegedly converted about $3.5 million and nearly $2 million in crypto, respectively, for North Korea.
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