From 2018, in the premises of the 97-storey tower “East” complex of the Skyscrapers “Federation” in Moscow, there are more than ten companies dealing with Cryptovali, Bloomberg writes, calling the highest building of the capital of Russia by an ATM in Cybercriminals.
“Although there is nothing illegal in this, such firms can allow attackers to cash out profit from digital crimes, if they are not watching their clients vigilantly,” the publication says.
It also notes that weak control over the activities of companies can indulge the criminal activities of hackers. In particular, Bloomberg, referring to the US Ministry of Finance, assures that at least four companies are located in the East, which are associated with money laundering obtained through the extortion programs.
Among the companies located in the “East”, which are mentioned in the publication, are SUEX OTC. She first in Russia faced the sanctions of the United States due to the accusation for the help of extortionable cartels in money laundering. Bloomberg writes that, according to Chainalysis, a company located on the 31st floor of the tower, since 2018 has processed at least 160 million dollars in bitcoins derived from illegal and high-rise sources. In the SUEX OTC itself, such accusations denied, promising the proceedings in the American Court.
Among other companies mentioned in the publication – EggChange, Cashbank and Buy-bitcoin.pro. The latter, according to Chainalysis, has processed hundreds of thousands of dollars in the form of cryptocurrency products of extortioners and other persons, including working with Darknet Shop Hydra.
In July, the consulting company Knight Frank found in the “East” tower apartments worth 2.6 billion rubles.