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California pair charged with laundering crypto proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales

The Block·July 16, 2026·1 min read
California pair charged with laundering crypto proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales

A California pair was charged with laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in crypto proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales. They allegedly shipped over 500 drug parcels over seven months. The case highlights the use of cryptocurrency in illicit drug trafficking and money laundering operations.

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