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72: Bangladesh Bank Heist

Darknet Diaries

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The Great Heist: Laundering $81 Million

This chapter investigates the sophisticated methods used by hackers to launder $81 million stolen from the Bangladesh Bank. It reveals how the stolen funds were funneled into casinos in the Philippines, raising questions about the accountability of these establishments amidst knowledge of the criminals' actions. Additionally, it highlights the connection to North Korea's Lazarus Group and the broader implications of state-sponsored cybercrime.

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