The U.S. DOJ has filed a civil forfeiture claim for $61 million in crypto which are Iranian oil proceeds laundered through Binance.
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking forfeiture of $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly laundered through Binance, representing proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil.
- The funds are suspected to have been used to finance the Iranian government and its military, including the IRGC, through two Chinese companies.
- This action is part of the U.S. Treasury's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aimed at economically isolating Iran, highlighting the intersection of RWA, sanctions, and illicit finance.
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