DOJ says two men were arrested and charged for operating “AudiA6,” a cryptocurrency money laundering service. Prosecutors allege it laundered over $389 million tied to unlawful activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced arrests and charges connected to a cryptocurrency money laundering service known as “AudiA6.” DOJ states that two men were charged for allegedly operating infrastructure intended to disguise the source, ownership, and destination of cryptocurrency derived from unlawful transactions. Prosecutors allege AudiA6 was responsible for laundering over $389 million in cryptocurrency associated with wrongdoing. The filing describes the case as part of a broader coordinated takedown of alleged laundering infrastructure, including activity linked to an international effort. By targeting laundering services that facilitate large-scale movement of illicit funds, investigators aimed to disrupt the financial networks that enable cybercrime, fraud, and other illegal activity. The charges underscore how crypto laundering services can operate behind a technical façade while still following identifiable transactional patterns that investigators may trace. The DOJ’s action also serves as a warning for businesses and individuals who might interact with illicit proceeds—whether knowingly or through compromised platforms—because the legal exposure can be serious for those connected to laundering schemes. This case reflects increasing enforcement against cryptocurrency laundering operations.