Russian Citizen Arrested in US for Allegedly Laundering Money

Russian citizen Pavel Kulyzhnikov was arrested in Florida on charges of laundering up to $50 million a day for drug cartels and circumventing sanctions.

Modus Operandi

• Exchanging cash for cryptocurrency through private Telegram chats
• Transporting funds via couriers with a 2–8% commission
• Participation in the Just World Pro Crypto Team network

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been investigating the activities of an international criminal group since 2021. The operation involved undercover measures.

According to investigators, up to $50 million could have passed through the network daily. Clients included Mexican drug cartels and individuals seeking ways to bypass anti-Russian sanctions.

Charges have been filed against Kulyzhnikov, although his guilt has not yet been proven.