Japanese police have arrested six people over an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering operation involving approximately 91 million yen ($580,000) in suspected fraud proceeds, with investigators examining transactions connected to around 30 victims across the country.
Summary
- Japanese police arrested six suspects accused of laundering proceeds from investment fraud through cryptocurrency transactions overseas.
- Investigators suspect approximately 91 million yen passed through the operation during February and March 2024.
- Police linked the suspected funds to around 30 fraud victims living across fifteen Japanese prefectures.
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