Alexander Vinnik

Vinnik was first arrested in 2017, but faced a lengthy extradition process that saw him spend time in Greece and France before being sent to the U.S.

By Nikhilesh De

May 3, 2024 at 10:11 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2024

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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.

By Kevin Reynolds

Jun 27, 2021 at 5:37 p.m. UTC

Jun 27, 2021

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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.

By Anna Baydakova

Dec 7, 2020 at 3:18 p.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2020

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Alexander Vinnik being escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece in 2017 (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)

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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.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Aug 4, 2020 at 8:17 a.m. UTC

Aug 4, 2020

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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.

By Paddy Baker Anna Baydakova

Jul 24, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. UTC

Jul 24, 2020

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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.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Jun 22, 2020 at 9:52 a.m. UTC

Jun 22, 2020

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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.

By Paddy Baker

Jan 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Jan 29, 2020

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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.

By Paddy Baker

Jan 23, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2020

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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.

By Daniel Palmer

Dec 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 20, 2019

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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.

By Anna Baydakova

Nov 15, 2019 at 9:22 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2019

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