The Unseen Underbelly of Crypto: Cartels' Latest Money Laundering Scheme The discovery of a hidden crypto farm in remote Mexican mountains serves as a stark reminder that the allure of cryptocurrency has attracted its share of unsavory characters.
Cartels, once confined to traditional money laundering methods, have turned to the digital world to further their illicit interests.
In Puebla state, authorities have discovered at least four similar crypto farms since early last year, each a testament to the sophistication and reach of organized crime groups.