A Charlotte-led FBI investigation has finally reached one of its biggest targets after more than a decade of international pursuit.
Oleg Korniev, a 42-year-old Ukrainian-Russian dual citizen, just pled guilty from a Gaston County jail to running a massive global money-laundering operation. Federal prosecutors say the network moved millions stolen from American businesses and bank accounts.
“For years, the FBI has worked tirelessly to unravel the layers of this international money laundering operation and bring Mr. Korniev to justice,” said Special Agent in Charge Reid Davis of FBI North Carolina. “This case reflects the Bureau’s enduring commitment to following the evidence — no matter how long it takes, how far it leads, or how deliberately criminals try to hide behind borders and technology. We will continue pursuing those who enable cybercriminals until every responsible individual is held to account.”…