India nabs Russian crypto administrator accused of laundering millions for ransomware groups like Black Basta

Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a cryptocurrency exchange administrator, for allegedly laundering money through Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange involved in several financial crimes. He faces multiple charges in the U.S., including money laundering and sanctions violations. His arrest is part of a coordinated effort by global authorities targeting illicit financial activities, and he will be tried in the U.S.