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Russian National Sanctioned For Virtual Currency Money Laundering

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The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a Russian national for her involvement in money laundering and transferring funds using virtual currency on behalf of Russian elites.

Ekaterina Zhdanova has been identified as a key player in aiding Russian elites and illicit actors in circumventing US and international sanctions, particularly by utilizing virtual currency. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, extensive economic sanctions were imposed on the Russian financial system. Zhdanova allegedly assisted a Russian client in concealing the origin of over $2.3 million, channeling it into Western Europe through deceptive investment accounts and real estate transactions.

Zhdanova utilized virtual currency to facilitate cross-border transactions and exploit entities lacking Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, such as the OFAC-designated Russian cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex Europe OU. She employed various tactics, including cash transactions, connections to international money laundering associates, and partnerships with traditional businesses like a luxury watch company with a global presence.

In addition to her involvement in financial transactions, Zhdanova facilitated virtual currency exchange transfers for oligarchs who had relocated internationally. One notable instance involved transferring over $100 million in wealth for a Russian oligarch to the United Arab Emirates. She also offered tax residency services in the United Arab Emirates for Russian clients, potentially concealing their identities and enabling the establishment of a globally managed fund with minimal oversight.

Furthermore, Zhdanova was linked to individuals associated with the Russian Ryuk ransomware group, allegedly laundering over $2.3 million in suspected victim payments for a Ryuk ransomware affiliate in 2021. The Ryuk group has been a significant cybercrime threat, particularly targeting hospitals and healthcare providers in the United States.

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Commenting on the situation, Brian E. Nelson, the under secretary of the treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the US and international financial system against individuals exploiting virtual currency and other illicit finance risks in the virtual assets ecosystem.

The sanctions imposed on Ekaterina Zhdanova underscore the ongoing efforts to combat money laundering and illicit financial activities, particularly in the realm of virtual currency transactions. The case serves as a reminder of the need for robust regulatory measures and enforcement actions to deter individuals from engaging in unlawful financial practices.

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