Georgia uncovers crypto laundering network, seizes assets worth millions

Georgian authorities have dismantled a transnational criminal network accused of laundering cryptocurrency worth hundreds of millions of dollars for cybercriminals and organised crime groups worldwide, prosecutors said on June 11.

The investigation, conducted jointly with the U.S. Secret Service and Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau, found that the group had operated between 2022 and 2025, using online platforms to launder digital assets on behalf of criminal organisations in multiple countries, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Speaking at a joint briefing, officials said a nationwide operation was carried out across Georgia, resulting in the seizure of electronic evidence and financial records linked to the scheme.

Authorities also froze assets believed to have been acquired through the proceeds of illegal activities, including 173 vehicles, luxury real estate and funds held in bank accounts.

Two foreign nationals alleged to be members of the criminal group known as "AudiA6" were arrested in the western Georgian region of Adjara on June 10, officials said.

By Aghakazim Guliyev