The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested two Estonian citizens in Tallinn, Estonia for their alleged multi-layered scheme based on shell companies used to launder fraud proceeds. The 18-count indictment totals $575 million.
(By Inbar Preiss)
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Two Arrested in Estonia for $575 Million Crypto Fraud
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