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2024-05-01 01:56:32

DOJ Opposes Dismissal Motion for Tornado Cash Co-founder Amid Crypto-Mixing Crackdown

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has opposed a motion seeking to dismiss conspiracy and money laundering charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash. The DOJ contended that the defense’s motion introduced disputed facts best left for jury consideration, arguing it was premature for early-stage motions. In response, DOJ prosecutors scrutinized the alleged crimes attributed to Semenov. They contested the defense’s portrayal of Tornado Cash, highlighting its inception in 2019 as a crypto mixer service, comprising a website, user interface, smart contracts, and a network of “relayers.” Accusing Roman Storm and co-developer Roman Semenov of conspiring to commit

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