Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring

10/07/2025 16 min
Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to the Finance and Accounting Show! In the first episode of our weekly 'Tax Tea', we delve into an official IRS press release detailing a dark web drug case involving fentanyl, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Discover how the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit played a pivotal role in unraveling this operation by following the money trail. Learn about the methods the criminals used to launder money through crypto mixers, the multi-agency task force spearheaded by the IRS, and the crucial financial lessons this case offers to accountants and finance professionals. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of serious crime, digital finance, and tax enforcement!00:00 Introduction to the Dark Web Drug Case00:26 Unpacking the Case: Fentanyl and the Dark Web01:22 The Money Trail: Following the Illicit Cash Flow06:47 IRS Involvement: Why the Tax Agency is Central10:19 Key Takeaways for Financial Professionals15:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts