Gareth Ward: We saw evidence of Russian capital laundering through crypto in Georgia too – that is why we sanctioned several crypto platforms

The British Ambassador to Georgia, Gareth Ward, says that there was some evidence of Russian capital moving through Georgia via cryptocurrency and of money laundering. He said this in the "Analytics" programme of the BMG broadcaster. According to the ambassador, under Western sanctions against Russia, Russian capital is looking for new ways to move illegal financial flows in various countries, including by using cryptocurrency.