The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian citizens for operating cryptocurrency mixers allegedly used by North Korean hackers and ransomware gangs. Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik, and Anton Tarasov are accused of facilitating the laundering of criminally obtained funds through Bender.io and Sinbad.io. These services were seized in a 2023 international law enforcement operation. Ostapenko faces charges of money laundering, while Oleynik and Tarasov are implicated in conspiracy. If convicted, they could face up to 30 years in prison, highlighting significant national security concerns.