Alexey Pertsev, the developer of Tornado Cash, has been handed a prison sentence of 64 months by a Dutch court. The ruling is in response to his involvement in money laundering activities totaling $1.2 billion. The verdict was delivered at the s-Hertogenbosch court on Tuesday, May 14.
Tornado Cash’s Alexey Pertsev Sentenced To 64 Months Prison
The above-mentioned judgement against the Tornado Cash developer marks a decisive moment in the legal battle against illicit financial practices within the crypto space. Moreover, Pertsev’s indictment outlined a pattern of money laundering spanning from July 9, 2019, to August 10, 2022. During this period, he allegedly facilitated transactions with criminal origins through the Tornado Cash platform.
In addition, the court deemed Pertsev complicit in the illegal activities. It also emphasized that he should have been aware of the illicit nature of the transactions. Furthermore, this ruling sets a precedent that could impact future trials involving other Tornado Cash developers.
Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, co-developers of the crypto mixer, are also facing accusations of money laundering and sanctions violations in the United States. Storm was apprehended last year following Tornado Cash’s addition to the U.S. sanctions watchlist. Moreover, he is scheduled for trial in September 2024. However, Semenov remains at large, with no reported arrests at present.
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