The cofounders of crypto mixer Samourai Wallet were charged with money laundering.
The service anonymized hundreds of millions of dollars for dark web criminals, prosecutors said.
AdvertisementThe cofounders of a cryptocurrency mixing service called Samourai Wallet — which rendered crypto transactions anonymous — have been arrested and charged with money laundering, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday.
Rodriguez and Hill were charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Related storiesThe Samourai Wallet website has been seized.
Persons:
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