Hong Kong Authorities Bust Four in Alleged $155M Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme

In operation known as “Coin Breaker,” the Hong Kong authorities arrested four men in a suspected cryptocurrency laundering scheme worth $155 million (HK$1.2 billion). According to the South China Morning Post, these men aged between 24-36 years have been in operation from February 2020 to May 2021. How they Managed the Scheme The authorities believe that the syndicate operated in various bank accounts where they made transactions through virtual currency exchanges. According to the Syndicates Crime Investigation Bureau of Custom…