The US Department of Justice suits the founder of Helix cryptomiksher – Bits Media

The US Department of Justice filed an official claim to the founder of Cryptomiksher Helix for non-payment of a civil law penalty $60 million.

In the lawsuit of the Ministry of Justice of the Decreelo, that Larry Harmon (Larry Harmon) He did not pay a fine imposed on him by the US Department of Finance for negligence in the implementation of measures to suppress the laundering of criminal proceeds through the platform.

“Harmon actively helped cybercriminals in the bypass of a politician and internal control procedures, operating on regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the USA. Through his services, Harmon promoted illegal activities on the Internet, Hiding the character, Location and sources of income from illegal actions of criminals on the Internet ", - the authors of the claim insist.

IN 2020 year of the Ministry of Finance through the network to combat financial crimes (FinCEN) impose
The Harmon is a fine in the amount $60 million after that, how he was accused of violating the law on banking secret (BSA) And laundering money.

A year later the Ministry of Justice reported, that Larry Harmon found himself guilty on charges of laundering bitcoins in the amount $300 Milln and obliged to pay the FINCEN fine. During the investigative measures, Harmon agreed to voluntary restitution in favor of the state 4 400 Vts.

The term of prison for this crime may reach 20 years old. but, Given cooperation with justice, The final sentence to Harmon has been postponed so far.