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Spanish Police Arrest Alleged Crypto Conspirator Linked to North Korea

Published 12/03/2023, 11:47 PM
Updated 12/04/2023, 12:15 AM
Spanish Police Arrest Alleged Crypto Conspirator Linked to North Korea
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  • Spanish authorities have apprehended Alejandro Cao de Benos over a U.S.-linked crypto conspiracy.
  • The case resulted from his alleged connival with crypto researcher Virgil Griffith to unlawfully offer crypto services to North Korea.
  • Nonetheless, Cao de Benos has been released while awaiting the U.S. to formalize its extradition request.

Spanish authorities announced the arrest of Alejandro Cao de Benos, a Spanish national sought by the United States in connection with an alleged crypto conspiracy involving North Korea. The development was captured in a recent report by Reuters, noting the arrest occurred on Thursday at Atocha train station in Madrid.

For context, the U.S. Department of Justice charged Alejandro Cao de Benos, the founder of a pro-Pyongyang affinity organization, in 2022. The charge resulted from his alleged connival with crypto researcher Virgil Griffith to unlawfully offer crypto and blockchain technology services to North Korea. Griffith had previously been sentenced to five years and three months in prison in 2022 for his role in the conspiracy.

According to Reuters, Spanish national police revealed that Cao de Benos was discovered in Ba…

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