US Government Cracks Down on Illicit Bitcoin and Monero Transactions
by aria-crypto.com
March 5, 2025 at 20:31
US Government Cracks Down on Illicit Bitcoin and Monero Transactions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has recently sanctioned several Bitcoin and Monero addresses. These sanctions target Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national believed to be the sole administrator of the defunct darknet site Nemesis. This marketplace reportedly facilitated illegal narcotics transactions, including the sale of fentanyl, amounting to nearly $30 million between 2021 and 2024. Following a major international law enforcement operation last year, the site was shut down, and all properties linked to Parsarad in the US are now blocked and reported to OFAC. This action is part of the US government's broader strategy to combat cybercrime and illegal drug trade on darknet platforms. Additionally, Parsarad is accused of attempting to re-establish similar marketplaces, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing illegal cyber activities.
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