During certain periods between September 1, 2020 and August 8, 2022, up to 55% of the funds moving through Tornado Cash were gained through criminal activity, according to Special Agent Joel DeCapua.
"Many criminals who commit bank transfer fraud are converting the money they steal into Pokemon cards. Shady money can't be deposited in a bank, and there's a high risk of it being stolen if you hold it in cash," a former high-ranked crime family member explained. "Pokemon cards are easy to hide, and if you take them overseas and cash them there, you can't get tracked down."