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U.S. charges Russian national for $530M crypto money laundering via Tether

Iurii Gugnin allegedly used fake documents and stablecoins to funnel funds for sanctioned Russian banks, exposing gaps in crypto oversight.

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U.S. charges Russian national of $530M crypto money laundering via Tether

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Russian national Iurii Gugnin with orchestrating a massive crypto money laundering via Tether scheme, moving $530 million for clients tied to sanctioned Russian banks.

The 22-count indictment alleges Gugnin deceived U.S. financial institutions, falsified compliance records, and enabled access to restricted technology, spotlighting the vulnerabilities of stablecoins in illicit finance.

The anatomy of crypto money laundering via Tether

Gugnin, a 38-year-old New York resident, allegedly leveraged his firms, Evita Investments and Evita Pay to process transactions primarily using Tether (USDT). According to court documents, his operation followed a playbook familiar to regulators:

  1. Sanctioned clients: Funds originated from Russian entities linked to blacklisted banks like Sberbank and VTB.

  2. Stablecoin obfuscation: USDT’s dollar peg and cross-border efficiency helped mask the money trail.

  3. U.S. charges Russian national Gugnin of $530M crypto money laundering via Tether
    U.S. charges Russian national Gugnin of $530M crypto money laundering via Tether

    Bank deception: Gugnin allegedly altered invoices and submitted false AML compliance claims to U.S. banks.

“Tether’s stability and speed make it a preferred tool for crypto money laundering via Tether networks,” — David Carlisle, VP of Policy at Elliptic, told journalists.

How Gugnin exploited US financial loopholes

The DOJ claims Gugnin’s scheme thrived by exploiting weak points in crypto-to-fiat gateways:

  • Florida license fraud: He secured a money transmitter license by misrepresenting Evita’s ties to Russia.

  • No SARs filed: Despite handling $530M, Evita never submitted Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

  • Tech smuggling: Funds allegedly purchased export-controlled U.S. tech for Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear agency.

“This case shows how crypto money laundering via Tether can threaten national security,” Deputy AG Lisa Monaco stated in a DOJ press release.

Digital breadcrumbs: Gugnin’s suspicious searches

Investigators uncovered damning evidence in Gugnin’s browser history:

  • Searches for “money laundering penalties” and “how to detect surveillance.”

  • Visits to forums discussing law enforcement investigation tactics.

These findings, prosecutors argue, prove Gugnin’s awareness of his crimes.

Tags: Crypto Compliancecrypto money launderingcryptocurrency fraudIurii Gugninmoney laundering chargesRussian sanctionssanctions evasionStablecoin regulationtether usdtUS Department of Justice
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Olivia Jackson

Olivia Jackson

Olivia Jackson is a US-based cryptocurrency writer and market analyst with a passion for decoding the complexities of blockchain technology and digital assets. With over five years of experience covering the crypto space, she specializes in breaking down market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging Web3 innovations for both retail and institutional audiences. Her work has appeared in leading finance and tech publications, including CoinDesk, Decrypt, and The Block, where she provides data-driven insights on Bitcoin, DeFi, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Olivia is particularly interested in the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized systems, often exploring how macroeconomic shifts impact crypto markets.

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