According to the statement from Greece, Alexander Vinnik, the alleged manager of the closed BTC-e stock market, will be tried in the United States if there is no objection from the US Supreme Court.
As Reuters reported on Wednesday, the USA Wanted by Vinnik on money laundering, cybercrime, and drug trafficking charges, he was said to have objected to his extradition.
In August, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI reported at BTC-e. had seized 45% of the funds. At the same time, he issued an arrest warrant for Vinnik, who denied allegations that he was a BTC-e administrator. On top of that, Vinnik was fined 12 million and BTC-e 110 million dollars.
While all this was going on, Vinnik’s Russia, of which he is a citizen, wanted him to be tried in the country, with the promise of less punishment. However, the final word that will determine Vinnik’s fate belongs to the Greek Supreme Court and the Greek Minister of Justice.
After the hearing, chief defense lawyer Alexandros Lykourezos said they expected and hoped for a “better outcome”.
No charges were brought against BTC-e users by the US authorities. Only a portion of users’ money on the exchange was refunded in the form of temporary tokens.
Vinnik told local news agency Russia Today last month, He said he wanted to go to Russia and be tried there. In addition, he stated that he can help Russian President Vladimir Putin use his past experience in the development of the country in the field of technology. /p>
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