Alexander Vinnik, a Russian, is indicted for carrying out a huge scheme related to money laundering via his cryptocurrency exchange known as BTC-e. According to the United States authorities, he laundered between 5 and 9 billion.

He is likewise wanted in Russia and France for money laundering as well as other crimes. Authorities had seized BTC-e some years ago. His extradition from Greece to France happened in the previous week and a court in Paris has ordered him to remain in detainment.

The court’s order to remain in detention is said to keep him safe and for compliance with future investigations. A report provided by Tass said his lawyers have ten days to file an appeal.

According to his lawyer, Timofey Musatov, the judge’s announcement of the verdict to remain in detention for the purpose of future investigations was in principle pre-determined and totally supported the prosecutor.

When United States authorities requested Vinnik’s arrest in Greece in July 2017, he was indicted for laundering billions of dollars through his cryptocurrency exchange. He desired to return to his home country but was eventually extradited to France and faces charges there.

The decision to extradite him to France, Russia, and the United States by Greece authorities was reached last week.

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