Crypto Crime Reports Hit Record High in Germany as Money Laundering Tactics Evolve

Crypto Crime Reports Hit Record High in Germany as Money Laundering Tactics Evolve

Germany’s anti-money laundering authority has sounded the alarm on the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in illicit finance, reporting a record 8.2% year-on-year rise in crypto-related suspicious activity reports (SARs). According to the 2024 annual report from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), digital assets are now embedded in complex, global money laundering networks and traditional financial…