@generous 12 March 2022 more from that month

In the US, the new unit will also target #cryptocurrency exchanges that help #Russian #oligarchs A precautionary measure came from the #US Department of Justice amid concerns that the Russians might circumvent sanctions with cryptocurrencies. The ministry announced the creation of a unit to investigate and prosecute individuals and organizations that helped the Russians circumvent sanctions. It is stated that a new unit has been created, tasked with freezing or confiscating the assets of Russian oligarchs and other sanctioned persons. The unit called “KleptoCapture” includes prosecutors, agents, analysts and translators.