Digital Currency / Law
Add as a preferred source on GoogleIsrael Police estimate the activity under review at about NIS 16 million and suspect exchanges were arranged through a WhatsApp group.
An Israel Police investigation into suspected unlicensed crypto trading has led to the arrest of five suspects and an inquiry into transactions officials value at about NIS 16 million.
Police suspect a WhatsApp group helped arrange crypto exchanges. They also allege the five suspects did not report transactions to tax authorities and suspect cryptocurrency proceeds were deposited in bank accounts and described as loans.
Israel Police said investigators are continuing their work.
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