Trial of Russian charged in bitcoin fraud begins in Paris

Trial of Russian charged in bitcoin fraud begins in Paris

3 years ago
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PARIS (AP) — The trial of a Russian man alleged to have used ransomware in a 135 million euros ($157 million) bitcoin fraud will begin Monday.

Alexander Vinnik, who is also wanted in the United States and in Russia, faces up to ten years in prison at his Paris trial over charges of extortion, money laundering and criminal association.