Force FCUs groundbreaking crypto currency operation

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Force FCU's 'groundbreaking' crypto currency operation

Nottinghamshire Police's Financial Crime Unit says it is noticing broader use of crypto currency to launder proceeds.

Date - 30th December 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Nottinghamshire seized £78,000 in cryptocurrency during the warrant on 7 December as part of an investigation into an alleged international money laundering operation. The force’s Financial Investigation Unit and Fraud Team also secured...

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