The US Department of Justice Responds to Tornado Cash Founder’s Request

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Samantha Reynolds
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Lively Cryptocurrency Updates

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Key Takeaways

• Legal battle between US DOJ and Tornado Cash co-founder intensifies
• Semenov faces allegations of promoting money laundering activities
• DOJ claims Semenov maintained platform and aided anonymity for criminals

Recent developments reveal that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has countered efforts to dismiss the charges of conspiracy and money laundering against Roman Semenov, a co-founder of Tornado Cash.

Semenov’s Defense and DOJ’s Response

Following his arrest and subsequent legal issues, Semenov filed a motion to dismiss the charges in late March. His defense argues that there is no substantial evidence to incriminate him, emphasizing his role in code design rather than its usage.

The co-founders claim to have relinquished control of the platform’s smart contracts before any alleged criminal activities took place, hence the motion for dismissal.

In response, the DOJ filed an extensive 111-page document rejecting Semenov’s claims and stressing his involvement in maintaining the platform’s operation.

According to the DOJ, Semenov played a pivotal role in preserving Tornado Cash’s website and enabling anonymity for users. Their scrutiny extends to modifications made to the site to exclude sanctioned addresses, which were deemed inadequate.

Legal Battle Overview

Led by Damian Williams, the DOJ maintains that Semenov’s actions, including aiding criminal anonymity, warrant prosecution. Notably, the use of Tornado Cash by groups like Lazarus from North Korea to obfuscate stolen funds prompted the DOJ’s intervention in 2022.

The outcome of Semenov’s defense will decide his fate, as he faces charges carrying up to two decades in prison. The complexity lies in his responses to allegations of money laundering conspiracy and violating economic regulations.

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