OFAC sanctions crypto wallets tied to Russian bulletproof hosting provider Aeza Group
2025-07-02 06:25:40
Main Idea
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned a crypto wallet linked to Russia-based Aeza Group, accused of facilitating ransomware operations and darknet activities, targeting its cyber infrastructure and key executives.
Key Points
1. OFAC designated Aeza Group’s entire cyber infrastructure, including its UK-based front company and two Russia-based subsidiaries, for providing bulletproof hosting services to cybercriminals.
2. Four senior executives, including CEO Arsenii Penzev and general director Yurii Bozoyan, were sanctioned for their roles in the group’s operations.
3. The sanctioned crypto wallet processed over $350,000 in transactions linked to Aeza’s services, according to Chainalysis and TRM Labs.
4. OFAC has previously targeted other Russia-based entities like Zservers for supporting cybercrime, highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt crypto-based cybercrime financing.
5. Earlier actions include sanctions on eight entities for terrorist financing and 49 wallets tied to the Iranian-operated darknet marketplace Nemesis.
Description
United States authorities have sanctioned a crypto wallet linked to Russia-based Aeza Group, accused of enabling ransomware operations and darknet markets. According to the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the designation targets Aeza Group’s entire cyber infrastructure, including affiliated entities and four individuals in leadership roles. The group allegedly offered bulletproof hosting services that allowed ransomware operators, malware distributors, and darknet vendors to ...
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