Fourteen individuals, primarily Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for their involvement in a €1tn money-laundering network linked to various European gangs. The operation, which began in 2023, involved laundering money from drug trafficking and utilized the 'Hawala' method for transferring funds. Raids in multiple cities led to the seizure of over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies. The gang also sought to expand operations to Cuba, claiming connections to Spanish political leaders.