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Led by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in cooperation with the FBI, French, and Irish agencies, this operation uncovered a sophisticated scheme that laundered massive sums of cash and cryptocurrency. The proceeds stem from ransomware attacks, drug trafficking, and espionage activities. The network facilitated illicit financial flows for sanctioned individuals, including those connected to Russian elites and state-funded entities like Russia Today, a media outlet known for propagating Kremlin narratives about Ukraine and other conflicts.