BTC-e Operator Vinnik's Five-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Court: Report
Vinnik was successful in one aspect: The court exempted him from a fine of 100,000 euros.
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Jun 27, 2021 at 5:37 p.m. UTC
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BTC-e Operator Vinnik Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Money Laundering Charges
Alexander Vinnik, an alleged BTC-e operator, was found guilty of money laundering in France and sentenced to five years in prison.
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Dec 7, 2020 at 3:18 p.m. UTC
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French Judge Orders Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
Vinnik will reportedly face charges including defrauding more than 100 people in six French cities from 2016 to 2018.
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Aug 4, 2020 at 8:17 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2020
French Officials Move to Start Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
The alleged BTC-e operator stands accused of extortion, aggravated money laundering and conspiracy.
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Jul 24, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. UTC
Jul 24, 2020
New Zealand Police Seize $90M Linked to Alleged BTC-e Exchange Operator
The bank funds are said to be linked to Russian Alexander Vinnik, who allegedly ran the defunct crypto exchange BTC-e.
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Jun 22, 2020 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2020
France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition
French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.
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Jan 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2020
Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling
Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.
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Jan 23, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 23, 2020
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports
Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.
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Dec 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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Criminal Case Against Failed WEX Crypto Exchange Points at Russian Law Enforcement
The administrator of failed crypto exchange WEX has reportedly told Russian police that he was forced to hand over users' holdings to the FSB.
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Nov 15, 2019 at 9:22 p.m. UTC
Nov 15, 2019
Mt Gox Trustee Asked DOJ to Share Info on Jailed BTC-e Owner Alexander Vinnik
The trustee recovering funds on behalf of Mt Gox's creditors has contacted the U.S. Department of Justice seeking information about Alexander Vinnik.
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Oct 1, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. UTC
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