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Japan faces cryptocurrency money laundering and fraud problem

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Tony Kim
November 22, 2024 01:00

Japan’s cryptocurrency landscape is experiencing a growing problem of money laundering and fraud, despite a decline in illicit activity globally. On-chain analysis reveals serious financial threats.





Japan’s cryptocurrency ecosystem faces serious problems related to money laundering and fraud, despite a decline in illicit activity globally. According to Chainalysis, while the global cryptocurrency environment has seen positive developments, such as the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the United States, Japan is facing unique threats.

Global and regional trends

Globally, the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities decreased by 19.6% from $20.9 billion to $16.7 billion in 2024. This decline highlights the rapid growth of legitimate cryptocurrency activity. However, domestic problems persist in Japan, with a report from the Japan Financial Intelligence Service (JAFIC) highlighting the significant money laundering risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

Money Laundering in Japan

Cryptocurrency money laundering in Japan often involves hiding proceeds from darknet markets and ransomware. Despite Japan’s relatively low exposure to global illegal services, the domestic environment is not free from cryptocurrency-related crimes. Japan’s unique challenges include off-chain criminal activity leveraging cryptocurrencies, which are difficult to fully trace.

Fraud and its implications

Scams remain the top illegal category in the Japanese cryptocurrency sector. The National Police Agency reported 19,038 fraud cases in 2023, amounting to 452.6 billion yen (about $3 billion). A significant portion of these funds are believed to have been laundered through cryptocurrencies. The Cyber ​​Police Bureau pointed out that half of the 8.73 billion yen stolen from online bank accounts was transferred to cryptocurrency exchange accounts.

new fraud trends

New fraud trends such as investment fraud and romance scams using SNS are increasing. These scams often involve impersonating celebrities on social media to lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes. In the first eight months of 2024, the number and amount of cases associated with these frauds has increased significantly compared to the previous year.

On-chain analytics and crime detection

On-chain analysis revealed money laundering patterns involving complex wallet networks. This often leads to aggregate wallets receiving funds from multiple sources, complicating the tracking process. By 2024, over $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin has been confirmed in these wallets.

conclusion

Despite these difficulties, Japan continues to strengthen its capabilities to combat cryptocurrency-related crimes. The government recognizes these frauds as a major threat and is working to improve its investigative capabilities and legal framework to prevent illegal activities.

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