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SECURITYAug 26 · 11:00 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Cambodia-US operation uncovers money laundering link to Sinaloa Cartel

Cambodian and U.S. anti-drug agencies have uncovered a network that uses cryptocurrency to launder money for the Sinaloa Cartel. Joint operations in Phnom Penh and Kandal seized over 200 kilograms of illegal drugs, more than one metric ton of precursor chemicals, and $7 million in crypto linked to the cartel. The collaboration involved DEA offices in Phnom Penh and New Jersey.

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Meas VyrithpersonCambodian National Authority for Combating DrugsorganizationU.S. Drug Enforcement AdministrationorganizationSinaloa CartelorganizationPhnom PenhplaceKandal provinceplaceNew JerseyplacecryptocurrencytopicUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeorganization
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