U.K. sanctions Canadian crypto exchange, says it’s helping Russian government

Court records indicate Vancouver-based Cryptomus did business with illegal market linked to pro-Russian paramilitary groups.

Zak Vescera

23 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

Cryptomus, registered to an address in Vancouver, is accused by the U.K. government of helping Russia evade sanctions. (Cryptomus)

Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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