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Bitcoin ATM firm profited from crypto scams via unlicensed kiosks: Secret Service

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52 crypto kiosks were seized in the investigation led by the U.S. Secret Service's Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Task Force. A Bitcoin (BTC) technology firm and its executives have been indicted for allegedly operating un license d crypto kiosk s in Ohio which knowingly benefited from victims of crypto currency scams . S&P Solutions, which operated as Bitcoin of America, along with three of its executives are facing charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and other crimes connected to the operation of more than 50 unlicensed crypto kiosks in the state. A Cuyahoga County grand jury returned the indictment on Mar. 1 against the firm, the owner and founder, Sonny Meraban, manager Reza Meraban, and company attorney William Suriano. The trio was arrested last week and search warrants were executed on their residences in Florida and Illinois. 3 men, 1 business charged in cryptocurrency scam; avoid Bitcoin of America ATMs, Cuyahoga Co. prosecutor says https://t.co/LaR1L2E1yH — ...