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safety El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-20

US Sanctions Crypto Money Laundering Network Linked to Los Chapitos

The US Treasury Department's OFAC has sanctioned a cryptocurrency money laundering network connected to the Sinaloa Cartel's "Los Chapitos" faction. The sanctions target financial operators and companies accused of laundering drug trafficking profits, impacting organized crime operations.

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