Crypto Fuels Fentanyl Ingredient Trade In China
An Elliptic report revealed that Chinese chemical manufacturers accept cryptocurrencies for fentanyl precursors and have received over $27 million in crypto payments. Doctors legally prescribe fentanyl for severe pain, but illegal producers and sellers also offer it as a recreational drug. Fentanyl is highly addictive and can cause fatal overdoses. Most of the fentanyl trafficked […]
Australian Federal Police and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission given new surveillance power
The Australian Parliament has passed comprehensive legislation allowing authorities from the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission to target suspected criminals online. The legislation received bipartisan support during its passage through the chamber. According to the Australian Federal Court , the Identify and Disrupt bill was passed through the Senate on August […]