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>>U.S. officials announce a $15 million bounty in former Olympian Ryan Wedding’s crypto‑linked trafficking case.

U.S. officials announce a $15 million bounty in former Olympian Ryan Wedding’s crypto‑linked trafficking case.

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Criminal Charges and Arrest Effort

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been indicted for leading an international drug‑trafficking operation and for ordering the January 2025 murder of a federal witness. The Justice Department announced the charges this week, and the FBI listed him among its Ten Most Wanted fugitives. Recent joint actions resulted in more than ten arrests, striking a key portion of his network.

Drug Trafficking and Cartel Connections

Authorities allege Wedding placed a bounty on the witness, leading to the killing in a Colombian restaurant. Prosecutors say he ran a violent narcotics organization that cooperated closely with the Sinaloa Cartel. Attorney General Pamela Bondi warned that anyone selling drugs to U.S. youth will be pursued and prosecuted.

Crypto Laundering and Reward Offer

The indictment describes a sophisticated Tether scheme that moved billions of pesos worth of cryptocurrency into Wedding’s control, including a $2 billion COP payment for 300 kg of cocaine. The government raised the reward for information from $10 million to $15 million. If convicted, Wedding faces a potential life sentence.

U.S. officials announce a $15 million bounty in former Olympian Ryan Wedding’s crypto‑linked trafficking case.

Criminal Charges and Arrest Effort

Drug Trafficking and Cartel Connections

Crypto Laundering and Reward Offer

U.S. officials announce a $15 million bounty in former Olympian Ryan Wedding’s crypto‑linked trafficking case.