India, cryptocurrency and Garantex

Garantex admin arrested in India at U.S. request for operating $96 billion Russian crypto exchange
The Indian Intelligence authorities arrested a Russian resident accused of involvement with Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange. The exchange is said to help criminal entities such as terrorists and drug traffickers launder their money.
Garantex administrator arrested in India at request of US authorities
Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov was arrested in India's Kerala on Tuesday, U.S. and Indian officials tell TechCrunch.
India arrests Garantex cryptocurrency exchange administrator on request of US authorities
Indian authorities, acting on a US request, arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national and co-founder of the sanctioned Garantex cryptocurrency exchange. Besciokov is accused by US authorities of laundering billions for criminal groups,
Garantex cryptocurrency exchange owner arrested in India
India has arrested a man wanted by the US in connection with the Garantex cryptocurrency exchange. The arrest of Aleksej Besciokov comes less than a week
India arrests Russian resident wanted by US over $152 billion cryptocurrency money-laundering scheme
The US Justice Department and Secret Service says Aleksej Besciokov operated a cryptocurrency exchange that helped criminal entities like terrorist organisations to launder funds.
Lithuanian Man, Wanted In US For Cryptocurrency Fraud, Arrested In Kerala
Garantex facilitated money laundering to the tune of at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions by transnational criminal organisations and violated sanctions.
Garantex Co-Founder Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India on U.S. Sanctions and Money Laundering Charges
Aleksej Besciokov, cofounder of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, was arrested by Indian authorities on March 11, 2025. Police agents detained Besci
At U.S. request, India arrests cryptocurrency exchange Garantex administrator accused of money laundering
US, Germany, and Finland dismantle Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex; administrator arrested in India for money laundering and sanctions violations.
India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US
Authorities in India have arrested a cryptocurrency exchange administrator wanted by the US for allegedly helping cybercriminals launder money and violate sanctions. Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian citizen and Russian resident,
India arrests man wanted in the US for crypto-linked money laundering
Police in the Indian state of Kerala arrested a Lithuanian national who is wanted in the US for running Garantex, a sanctioned crypto exchange.
Following takedown operation, Garantex invites customers to ‘face-to-face’ Moscow meeting
Russian crypto exchange Garantex has yet to directly address the international law enforcement operation that resulted in the ...
Garantex Operator Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India: Report
Besciokov is charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to violate sanctions and conspiracy to operate an ...
Wanted by US, arrested in Kerala: Who is Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov?
Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, was apprehended by Varkala Police in Kerala for his ...
Long Arm of the Law Comes for Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized Garantex
The U.S. Secret Service has seized the website of Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, marking a major international ...
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Billion-Dollar Crypto Kingpin, Wanted By US, Busted By Kerala Police: How An International Manhunt Went Down
Authorities have arrested a Lithuanian national, Aleksej Besciokov, who is wanted by the United States for allegedly operating a massive cryptocurrency exchange linked to illicit financial activities.
US Most Wanted Arrested In India BY CBI And Kerala Police
The CBI, in collaboration with Kerala Police, has arrested US-wanted Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov in ...