# Russian Man Charged in Alleged Laundering Scheme Involving More Than $71 Million

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-24T14:05:42.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-24T14:05:42.000Z
Section: Regulation

> The FBI says 10 transactions between 2022 and 2026 involved the alleged laundering, and the network’s customers included drug traffickers and people seeking to evade sanctions against Russia.

Russian national Pavel Kulizhnikov was arrested in Miami on Oct. 20 and appeared in federal court in Florida on Oct. 21, facing charges in a case involving more than $71 million in alleged laundering.

Federal authorities charged Kulizhnikov with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an illegal money-transmitting business.

The FBI alleges Kulizhnikov took part in 10 transactions from 2022 through 2026 involving more than $71 million in laundering. The bureau also said JUST Team’s customers included drug traffickers and people seeking to evade sanctions against Russia.