She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She's a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
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Ekaterina Zhdanova, once a glamorous socialite in Moscow, is now implicated in a sophisticated cryptocurrency money-laundering operation that aids Russian oligarchs and criminals.
Zhdanova's network is described by Western authorities as unprecedented in its scale and ingenuity, facilitating the laundering of billions of dollars, a novel and alarming trend.
Authorities from multiple countries, including the US and UK, have targeted Zhdanova's operation, underscoring a coordinated international effort to combat emerging cryptocurrency crimes.
As Zhdanova's influence grew in the business world, so did her purported involvement in criminal activities, highlighting the blurred lines between legitimate enterprise and illicit operations.
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