Russian nationals charged with operating crypto mixers that masked cybercrime funds

U.S. prosecutors indicted three Russian nationals alleged to have operated cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, services that obscured the origin of funds and were used to launder proceeds from ransomware attacks, crypto thefts, and other crimes; the report covers charges, arrests (two arrested, one at large), international takedown efforts, and prior Treasury sanctions.