Venezuela has shut down some Bitcoin (BTC) mining facilities and cryptocurrency exchanges as part of a corruption investigation.
Venezuelan National Cryptocurrency Association made via social media to shares according to lara, Carabobo and Bolívar Bitcoin mining facilities in the states were closed. While it remains unclear how many crypto companies are affected by the situation, some to cryptocurrency exchanges An order was given to cease operations.
The said sanctions were imposed on the country’s public oil company. Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) And national crypto department covering a corruption investigation thought to be part of it.
Attorney General Tarek William Saabthrough the national crypto department of some government officials PDVSA over parallel oil operations announced that they are doing it. Saab calls itself the national crypto department unsuitable somehow allotted oil to sell Despite the payments never took saidI.
According to Saab’s statements, in connection with the investigation, 2018 the country’s national crypto department and cryptocurrency PetroDollar (XPD) governing Joselit Ramirez Camacho including 21 people while being arrested 11 people is still sought.
About mafia organizations Camacho, who claims to be working with from 2020 since the USA “Most Wanted” reported to be on the list. To anyone with any information the United States has to assist in the capture of Camacho. 5 million It was also reported that he will give up to $.
On the other hand, the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro In a recent speech, the national crypto department will be rearranged and with this arrangement economic sanctions to avoid the negative effects stated their aim.