NCA disrupts $multi-billion Russian ML networks with links to, drugs, ransomware and espionage, resulting in 84 arrests

Two Russian-speaking networks have been exposed at the centre of a global ML operation enabling UK-based criminals, transnational groups and Russian oligarchs to bypass sanctions. OFAC has sanctioned key figures and four TGR-linked businesses, while NCA led efforts have resulted in 84 arrests and the seizure of over £20m. The networks laundered cryptocurrency, funded Russian espionage…