Garantex exchange operation funds sought by US in forfeiture suit
( September 18, 2026, 16:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US prosecutors filed a civil asset forfeiture complaint for funds they say arise from a concealment money laundering conspiracy carried out by the operators of Garantex, a sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange. The operators are indicted on criminal charges and the assets contained within Garantex operating wallets facilitated the exchange's operations, according to the complaint.Document attached....
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