Russian Operator in BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, pleaded guilty for his role in crypto laundering conspiracy, according to US prosecutors.
On May 3, US prosecutors uncovered a new face in the BTC-e crypto laundering scheme. Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national and operator, was found guilty of attempting fraudulent activities and responsible for a loss of over $121 Million.
Alexander Vinnik’s Crypto Laundering Conspiracy
On May 3, a citizen of Russia, Alexander Vinnik, entered a guilty plea for partaking in a crypto laundering scheme. The conspiracy was linked to his involvement with the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange from 2011 to 2017. Bloomberg Crypto reported the same on X.
A Russian national pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy related to his role in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017 https://t.co/d4VkAOpogv
— Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) May 3, 2024
Per the legal filings, Alexander Vinnik, a 44-year-old, was among the key
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