BTC-e Alexander Vinnik money laundering trial begins in Paris
The present case is focusing on Alexander Vinnik’s alleged involvement in ransomware fraud to the tune of $159 million.
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French judge orders trial for BTC-e founder Alexander Vinnik
Alexander Vinnik was extradited to France, where he is accused of defrauding over 100 people between 2016 and 2018.
French prosecutors call for Alexander Vinnik trial
Prosecutors in Paris are petitioning to start the trial of digital currency money laundering suspect Alexander Vinnik.
$90M fund with links to defunct BTC-e exchange seized in New Zealand
Alexander Vinnik is accused of laundering billions of dollars via BTC-e exchange since 2011.
Russia not letting up in bid to bring Alexander Vinnik home
Russia has requested the home detention of alleged fraudster Alexander Vinnik amid concerns over COVID-19.
Alexander Vinnik charged with crimes after extradition to France
The Russian Bitcoin scammer was extradited to France this week and faces charges of extortion and money laundering.
Mt. Gox trustee wants more info about jailed BTC-e founder
Trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi has asked the U.S. justice department to provide more details on its investigation into Alexander Vinnik, which ultimately led to BTC-e’s closure.
BTC-e exchange formally charged by prosecutors in California
Alexander Vinnik and his company face serious charges, and he could spend the next 55 years in prison.
Alexander Vinnik, still hunger striking, appeals for extradition
Vinnik is seeking the extradition to his homeland of Russia for humanitarian reasons. Vinnik has filed for the extradition in a court in Piraeus, a port city in Attica, Greece.
Russian commissioner for Human Rights requests extradition of Alexander Vinnik
Tatyana Moskalkova, The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, sent a letter to Michalis Kalogir, the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights of Greece, requesting to extradite alleged crypto fraudster Alexander Vinnik to Russia.
Cyprus court drops charges against BTC-e founder
Alexander Vinnik, who allegedly founded the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange before running off with everyone’s money, just got a brief reprieve.
Alleged BTC-e operator goes on hunger strike to protest extradition
Alexander Vinnik, a former cryptocurrency exchange executive accused of using BTC to launder billions of dollars, is preparing to go on hunger strike.