The Justice Department claims Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner took control of a Mt. Gox server and stole 647,000 Bitcoin from the exchange.
BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report
The detention of a U.S. journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e for a possible “prisoner swap” deal.
Alexander Vinnik reportedly en route to the US after extradition
Having served two years in prison in France, accused BTC-e mastermind Alexander Vinnik has now been extradited to the U.S. to face multiple charges in California.
French court sentences BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to 5 years
Vinnik’s lawyers fear Greek authorities will want him to face additional charges after the sentence.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand Police Seize $140M 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For Desperate Mt Gox Victims, Long-Shot Bitcoin Deal Beats Endless Wait
Some Mt. Gox creditors have signed on to a law firm’s unorthodox proposal to recover their bitcoin, but many are skeptical about its motives.
Prosecutors File Formal Complaint Against Infamous BTC-e Crypto Exchange
Prosecutors have filed a complaint against the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e calling a haven for crime.
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia
Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.
Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France’s favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
France Wants to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
France, joined United States and Russia, is seeking the extradition of the alleged bitcoin money launder Alexander Vinnik.