According to Techub News, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has legally acquired ownership of more than $400 million in assets related to dark web mixing service provider Helix, including cryptocurrencies, real estate and cash assets. Operated by Larry Dean Harmon, Helix processed approximately 354,468 Bitcoin transactions between 2014 and 2017, valued at $300 million, primarily serving the money laundering needs of dark web drug traders. Larry Dean Harmon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in August 2021 and was sentenced to 36 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and forfeiture of assets in November 2024.

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