As Ponzi Scam Mastermind, Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova’s Assets Frozen by UK Court

Detectives from Ireland’s Garda National Cyber ​​Crime Bureau (GNCCB) seized approximately $7.1 million worth of cryptocurrency during a raid in North County Dublin on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Reporting from News.bitcoin.com, Saturday (10/8/2024) the operation supported by the Armed Support Unit was part of a major investigation into money laundering and the sale of illegal goods on the darknet market. In addition to the large seizure of cryptocurrency, Irish authorities also seized luxury watches worth more than £120,000 (Rp. 2.4 billion) and two high-powered vehicles worth around £220,000 (Rp. 4.4 billion).

Detective Inspector Michael Mullen of the GNCCB described the operation as part of a highly complex investigation into criminal activity on darknet markets.

“The arrests of three individuals and the seizure of assets are the result of a highly complex investigation into criminal activity on darknet markets by specialist investigators within the Garda National Cyber ​​Crime Bureau,” Mullen said.

“This enforcement action demonstrates Ireland’s continued determination that this jurisdiction is not a safe haven for people involved in any form of criminality and the determination of An Garda Síochána to prevent those involved in criminality from gaining financial advantage from the same, regardless of the form of that advantage,” he said.

The raid resulted in the arrest of three people, including two men aged 23 and 49, and a 32-year-old woman.

The two men were arrested on suspicion of assisting a criminal organisation in committing serious offences under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in Ireland.

Meanwhile, the woman who was arrested faces money laundering charges under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2021. While the 49-year-old man and the woman were released pending further legal action, the 23-year-old man remains in custody.

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