JUST IN: South Korea Exposes $101M Crypto Laundering Ring

BitcoincomNews · 2026-01-19T10:50:24+00:00

South Korea has revealed a $101 million crypto money laundering operation involving cross-border wallets and fake expense claims. This crackdown coincides with the country's move to expand cryptocurrency access to corporations.

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2026-01-19 10:50:24

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Story Highlights* South Korea has uncovered a $101M crypto money laundering ring.

Authorities say cross-border wallets and fake expense claims were used to bypass monitoring.
The crackdown comes as South Korea opens crypto to corporations.

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