US indicts Chinese nationals using crypto in global fentanyl trafficking

US indicts Chinese nationals using crypto in global fentanyl trafficking

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US authorities have indicted Chinese nationals, alleging they used cryptocurrencies to facilitate global fentanyl trafficking. The investigation revealed that customers sent crypto to wallets controlled by the defendants, with these funds subsequently being moved to overseas financial institutions.

Authorities said customers sent crypto to wallets controlled by the defendants, with funds later moved to overseas financial institutions.