Russian Man Charged in Alleged Laundering Scheme Involving More Than $71 Million

Russian national Pavel Kulizhnikov was arrested in Miami on Oct. 20 and appeared in federal court in Florida on Oct. 21, facing charges in a case involving more than $71 million in alleged laundering. Federal authorities charged Kulizhnikov with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an illegal money-transmitting business. The FBI alleges Kulizhnikov took part in 10 transactions from 2022 through 2026 involving more than $71 million in laundering. The bureau also said JUST Team’s customers included drug traffickers and people seeking to evade sanctions against Russia. Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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