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Lithuanian Arrested in $96B Crypto Money Laundering Case

3/13/2025

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Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian linked to a $96 billion cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex.
The arrest in Kerala resulted from a US-led manhunt and recent asset seizures.
US officials aim to extradite Besciokov to Virginia to face charges.
Garantex is accused of enabling money laundering for criminal organizations, including terrorist groups.

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Story summary

Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian linked to a $96 billion cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex.
The arrest in Kerala resulted from a US-led manhunt and recent asset seizures.
US officials aim to extradite Besciokov to Virginia to face charges.
Garantex is accused of enabling money laundering for criminal organizations, including terrorist groups.