Cannabis dealer jailed after police uncover cryptocurrency scheme
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:03 · Archive
Benjamin Dack, 28, was jailed for four years at York Crown Court for large-scale cannabis dealing after financial investigators uncovered his attempts to hide profits using cryptocurrency.
Benjamin Dack, 28, was sentenced to four years in prison at York Crown Court after being convicted of possessing cannabis with intent to supply it, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possessing cannabis cash.
Dack used multiple methods to hide his drug profits, including accepting payment in cryptocurrency as well as cash. Financial investigator Amy Monkman was instrumental in uncovering these techniques and establishing that he was making tens of thousands of pounds. During interviews, Dack remained silent or gave no comment, but analysis of his phone provided the key evidence.
Monkman identified cryptocurrency transactions linked to the buying and selling of drugs. She noted that 'cryptocurrency is becoming a popular method for concealing assets and disguising the movement of funds'. Detective Constable Alfie Thomlinson of North Yorkshire Police's major investigation team said the financial investigator's work 'has been key in providing evidence of drug dealing and the money made', adding that police would continue their firm stance against drug-related crime in the area.
How it is being reported
- How police uncovered cannabis dealer's bid to hide drug profits in cryptocurrencyA financial investigator’s work was key in proving the scale of big-time drug dealer Benjamin Dack’s crime, police have revealed.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 23 Oct, 16:38
- How police uncovered cannabis dealer's bid to hide drug profits in cryptocurrencyA financial investigator’s work was key in proving the scale of big-time drug dealer Benjamin Dack’s crime, police have revealed.York Press · 23 Oct, 16:38
In this story: Benjamin Dack · Amy Monkman · Alfie Thomlinson · York Crown Court · North Yorkshire Police
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