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Abstract:BKEX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily suspended customer withdrawals to assist authorities in an investigation into alleged money laundering.
BKEX, a cryptocurrency exchange platform has taken the decision to suspend customer withdrawals on its platform as part of its collaboration with a police investigation into suspected money laundering activities involving some of its users. In a recent blog post, the exchange expressed its proactive commitment to assisting the relevant authorities in gathering evidence and ensuring the protection of user rights.
BKEX emphasized its determination to restore normal operations on the exchange, and it currently offers a range of cryptocurrency, derivatives, and margin trading features to its user base. As reported by CoinMarketCap, BKEX was established in June 2018 and has amassed a user community of over 8 million individuals from more than 100 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions.
The investigation into money laundering allegations at BKEX follows a similar incident that occurred several months ago when Bulgarian law enforcement, in collaboration with international agents, conducted raids on the local offices of Nexo, a cryptocurrency lending firm. During this operation, a total of 15 offices of the company were subjected to search and seizure.
Reports suggest that prosecutors have initiated an international endeavour to examine BKEX's potential involvement in financial misconduct, particularly regarding deficiencies in its anti-money laundering protocols and facilitation of transactions that contravene international sanctions against Russia.
Siika Mileva, the Prosecutor General of Bulgaria, communicated through a spokesperson that one of the firm's clients has links to financial terrorism. Additionally, it was revealed by local media that the crypto firm has processed over €94 billion in transactions over the past five years.
However, Nexo responded to these developments with a Twitter post, where the company accused the prosecutors of hasty actions without proper inquiry. Nexo asserted its unwavering adherence to rigorous anti-money laundering and know-your-customer policies, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining high standards.
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