Woman found with £2bn in Bitcoin convicted of money laundering arrangement offence

. The Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.ukThe Met said it carried out a large scale investigation as part of the case - searching several addresses, reviewing 48 electronic devices, and examining thousands of digital files including many which were translated from Mandarin.
Det Ch Supt Jason Prins, whose team led the investigation, said the "sheer scale" of the operation "demonstrates how international criminals seek to exploit cryptocurrency for illegal purposes".
"This verdict and lengthy five-year investigation demonstrates that we'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit to catch criminals who look to enjoy the proceeds of illicit funds - no matter how complex the case," he said.
The CPS has obtained a freezing order from the High Court, while it carries out a civil recovery investigation that could lead to the forfeiture of the Bitcoin.
The value of the Bitcoin was worth around £2bn at the time of initial estimates - but due to the fluctuation in the currency's value, it has since increased to around £3.4bn.
CPS chief crown prosecutor Andrew Penhale said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies "are increasingly being used by organised criminals to disguise and transfer assets, so that fraudsters may enjoy the benefits of their criminal conduct".
He added this case "illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters".
Wen is due to be sentenced on 10 May.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk