Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! A man named Aleksej Bešciokov, who ran a cryptocurrency exchange called Garantex, was arrested in India. This is important because Garantex was used for illegal activities. The arrest happened because of serious accusations in the US.
- Aleksej was arrested in India while on vacation.
- He's accused of helping criminals launder money (hide money from illegal activities) through Garantex.
- The US government thinks Garantex broke the law by not preventing money laundering.
- Garantex had $27 million in cryptocurrency frozen before shutting down.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount frozen | $27 million |
| Charges | Money laundering, operating an unlicensed business |
| Garantex status | Closed |
