US apprehends Bitzlato cryptocurrency founder

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest of Russian national Anatoly Legkodymov, founder of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, which has been accused of engaging in illicit fund transfers, including money laundering for Russian cybercrime group Conti, since it commenced operations in 2016, CyberScoop reports.

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