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DOJ charges crypto exchange operator of laundering Silk Road money
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Along with money laundering, Maximiliano Pilipis is also accused of failing to file a tax return for income generated in 2019 and 2020.
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The US Department of Justice has charged Maximiliano Pilipis, the operator of crypto exchange AurumXchange, with money laundering for processing millions of dollars from the darknet marketplace Silk Road. Pilipis allegedly operated his exchange without a license and failed to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, leading to the laundering of millions of dollars. He is also accused of neglecting federal registration and reporting requirements and failing to file a tax return. If convicted, Pilipis could face up to ten years behind bars and a fine of up to $250,000.