Chainalysis Global Law Enforcement Dismantles AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Network
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- •AudiA6 laundered over $389 million for cybercriminals between 2022 and 2025.
- •Two administrators were arrested in Georgia, facing extradition to the U.S. for money laundering.
- •The operation involved multiple international law enforcement agencies and resulted in significant asset seizures.
On June 11, 2026, international law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service and Europol, announced the dismantling of the AudiA6 cryptocurrency laundering network, which laundered over $389 million from 2022 to 2025. The operation led to the arrest of two key administrators, Ruslan Tkachuk and Alexander Ledenev, in Georgia. AudiA6 was linked to ransomware attacks and operated alongside the Dark2Web forum, facilitating connections among cybercriminals. Authorities seized numerous assets, including 173 vehicles and significant amounts of cryptocurrency. The operation was supported by intelligence sharing and blockchain analysis, marking a significant blow to cybercrime financing. The network's infrastructure was disrupted, with seizure notices placed on its websites.
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