South Korean police arrest 23 individuals in $11 million USDT laundering case: report
From February 2024 to April 2025, the group allegedly moved $11.1 million in illegal funds by purchasing USDT and trading on exchanges.
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From February 2024 to April 2025, the group allegedly moved $11.1 million in illegal funds by purchasing USDT and trading on exchanges.
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South Korean police arrest 23 in $11M USDT laundering case
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