Rob Jones, the NCA's director general of operations, stated that "Operation Destabilise has exposed billion-dollar money laundering networks operating in a way previously unknown to international law enforcement or regulators." He emphasized that this operation was groundbreaking in mapping connections between Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug gangs in the UK—an intricate web that had remained largely invisible until now.
The National Crime Agency described Operation Destabilise as its most significant money laundering operation in recent years, revealing that over 84 suspects were arrested and more than £20 million in cash and cryptocurrencies was seized.
The operation highlighted serious real-life implications, linking the laundering schemes to drug money on UK streets and revealing the extensive involvement of Russian-speaking criminals in laundering for various serious crimes.
The coordinated action from international law enforcement bodies, including the FBI and other partners, showcases a united front against organized crime, particularly highlighting the connections between state-hacked ransom payments and criminal enterprises.
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