INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The European Union has sanctioned individuals linked to an operation that used digital assets to evade sanctions and fund pro-Russian
nine individuals and six entities
Among them was Kremlin-linked influencer Simeon Boikov, known as AussieCossack, for spreading pro-Russian disinformation.Boikov was
reportedly also responsible for the spread of a fabricated video alleging voter fraud in Georgia in the 2024 US election
According to a Tuesday TRM Labs report, he raised donations through multiple channels, accepting cash and cryptocurrencies.TRM Labs reports
that Boikov engaged with high-risk Russian exchanges that do not enforce know-your-client (KYC) checks and received funds via cash-to-crypto
Source: TRM LabsRelated: US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer hostRussian stablecoin business hitThe sanctions were
referendum through vote buying
banks.The United Kingdom already sanctioned A7 OOO in May for its involvement in Moldovan election manipulation
The project is linked to A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin, which reportedly emerged as a primary transaction tool on Grinex, a crypto
Because of their potential role in weapons development or surveillance, their export is often tightly regulated.These can range from
processors that power civilian computers or guide missiles, to materials like cotton, which can be used in clothing or processed into
broader strategic shift toward disrupting the full lifecycle of influence operations, from funding flows to narrative
