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Russian Crypto Kingpin Freed By US In Marc Fogel Swap 

February 12, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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Alexander Vinnik, a 45-year old Russian man accused of operating a money laundering scheme using bitcoin, has been identified by The New York Times as the individual released by the United States in exchange for American school teacher Marc Fogel’s return from a Russian prison, where he had been detained for over three years.

Vinnik was the mastermind behind BTC-e, once a major cryptocurrency exchange globally, where he allegedly laundered $4 billion through the platform. He was apprehended in 2017 at the behest of Washington on suspicion of money laundering. After admitting guilt to conspiracy to commit money laundering in May, Vinnik faced a potential 20-year sentence in a US federal prison. He was initially arrested in Greece and later extradited to the United States for trial.

The 2024 San Francisco federal court case against Vinnik comprised 21 counts of money laundering. The Kremlin did not immediately confirm the identity of the released Russian individual involved in the Fogel exchange.

The exchange of Fogel has been described by Trump’s National Security Advisor Mike Waltz as a “show of good faith” by Moscow, signaling positive progress towards US-led Ukraine peace talks. Vinnik, who hails from Russia’s Kurgan region, worked at BTC-e between 2011 and 2017, facilitating the transfer, laundering, and storage of criminal proceeds for cybercriminals, according to the US Justice Department.

Allegations suggest that Vinnik may have collaborated with Russian state actors, intelligence agencies, or high-ranking officials in his money laundering activities. His mother Vera Vinnick had expressed hope that President Trump would facilitate her son’s release from US custody, citing Trump’s family values and traditional views on gender.

Marc Fogel, a resident of Pennsylvania, had been imprisoned in Russia since August 2021 on drug charges. His family criticized the Biden administration for prioritizing the release of WNBC star Brittney Griner over Fogel and other Americans detained in Russian jails.

Vinnik’s release, being non-violent in nature compared to arms trafficker Viktor Bout, is expected to generate less controversy. His involvement in laundering billions through BTC-e has raised concerns about potential ties to Russian government entities.

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