Former Olympic Snowboarder Arrested for Alleged Drug Smuggling Operation

Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder and one of the FBI's top 10 most wanted fugitives, has been apprehended in Mexico. According to NS3.AI, he is accused of managing a drug-smuggling operation that utilized Tether (USDT) stablecoins. The Department of Justice and the Treasury Department have reported the seizure of cocaine, crypto assets valued at $3.2 million, and firearms linked to his criminal activities. Following his arrest, Wedding is being extradited to the United States to stand trial, concluding a pursuit that lasted over a year and involved extensive law enforcement efforts.