Hong Kong Authorities Disrupt $15M Crypto Laundering Network
Hong Kong law enforcement has dismantled a cross-border cryptocurrency laundering operation processing HK$118 million (US$15 million) in illicit funds. The Commercial Crime Bureau’s coordinated raids resulted in twelve arrests, targeting individuals who monetized personal banking credentials.
Authorities seized HK$1.05 million in cash, 560+ bank cards, and multiple electronic devices during the operation. The crackdown reflects Hong Kong’s intensified campaign against financial crimes exploiting digital assets.