Decrypt reported that authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sweden arrested seven individuals in connection with an international money laundering organization involving approximately $7.1 million. They are accused of transferring and concealing 70 million Swedish Krona (approximately $7.1 million) in criminal proceeds into cryptocurrency over about 10 months. Investigating authorities stated that during the process of tracing cryptocurrency transactions, they also identified indications that these funds were linked to other criminal activities, including organized crime and contract killings.