DOJ Proceeds with Charges Against Tornado Cash Developer Amid Adjusted Allegations

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2025-05-16 04:47:01

The U.S. Department of Justice will move forward with federal criminal charges against Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash. Prosecutors have refined their case, maintaining accusations of money laundering and sanctions evasion while dropping claims related to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.

In a letter to Judge Katherine Polk Failla, acting U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton confirmed the charges align with the Deputy Attorney General’s April 2025 policy memo. The decision underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of privacy-focused crypto tools as authorities balance innovation with enforcement priorities.

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