Thodex exchange founder extradited to Turkey, faces criminal charges
If convicted by Turkish courts, Faruk Fatih Ozer, CEO of defunct Thodex exchange, could face over 10 years in prison and disgorgement of illicit gains.
If convicted by Turkish courts, Faruk Fatih Ozer, CEO of defunct Thodex exchange, could face over 10 years in prison and disgorgement of illicit gains.
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