The 404 Media Podcast The FBI Secretly Ran a Massive Money Laundering Ring
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Apr 9, 2025 A shocking revelation unfolds as the FBI's secretive money laundering ring is unveiled, which was used to ensnare drug traffickers and hackers. The podcast delves into the controversial methods employed by the FBI, raising ethical questions about law enforcement tactics in the underground economy. Next, listeners are treated to insights on how tariffs could inflate prices for the upcoming Nintendo Switch and the iPhone, highlighting the complexities of manufacturing in today's economy. A captivating analysis of Big Tech's political involvement rounds out the discussion.
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The "Elon Musk" Money Launderer
- A user named "Elon Musk" offered money laundering services on the dark web marketplace White House Market.
- They laundered Bitcoin for criminals like drug traffickers and hackers by sending cash in children's books.
FBI Investigation Tactics
- The FBI used undercover buys and physical surveillance to identify and arrest a money launderer connected to "Elon Musk".
- They flipped this individual, who then helped investigate the larger money laundering ring.
Unmasking "Elon Musk"
- The FBI tracked Bitcoin transactions, estimating $90 million flowed through "Elon Musk's" account.
- They identified "Elon Musk" as an Indian national and tricked him into coming to the US for arrest.
