Leonardo de Jesus Zuluaga Duque, a Colombia-based crypto broker, was sentenced to 160 months in US federal prison for laundering $14.5 million in USDT stablecoins linked to drug trafficking. The court also ordered him to forfeit $14.75 million and digital assets from four crypto addresses he controlled. The scheme involved moving illicit funds through crypto accounts, shell companies, and cross-border transfers between the US and Colombia, alongside a cocaine import conspiracy. This case highlights increased US regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins and crypto channels in drug-related crimes, signaling higher compliance demands for crypto exchanges and financial institutions.
Regarding the Colombia-based crypto broker sentenced for laundering $14.5 million in USDT, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 22, 2026 01:51 WIB: Among 50 major cryptocurrencies priced on Pluang, 42 rose and 7 fell today. Notable movers include UNI at Rp138.423 with a 3.97% increase and a typical hold time of 65 days, ETC at Rp147.192 up 3.78%, and SUSHI at Rp4.133 with a 3.73% gain. The most notable figure is SUSHI's Pluang order activity showing 86% Sell and 14% Buy.
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