Alexander Vinnik
Alexander Vinnik is a Russian national who gained notoriety as a key figure in the world of cryptocurrency, particularly for his alleged involvement in laundering nearly $9 billion through the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. His arrest in 2017 in Greece drew international attention, leading to a protracted legal battle as the United States sought his extradition on charges of money laundering and fraud. Vinnik's case highlights the intersection of law enforcement and the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currencies. Recently, he has been in the news due to a prisoner exchange agreement between the U.S. and Russia, resulting in his anticipated return to Russia.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 5 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 281,234 | $1,500,000 | 2,927$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,655 | $190,000 | 85$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,810 | $2,700,000 | 748$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,710 | $250,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 8 | 241,650,836 | 312,409 | $4,640,000 | 3,860$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was exchanged for Mark Fogel after being accused of money laundering.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was accused by the USA of laundering billions through BTC-e and was exchanged for Mark Fogel.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was accused by the U.S. of laundering billions through BTC-e and was exchanged for Mark Fogel.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was released in a previous prisoner exchange after being accused of money laundering.
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United Kingdom:
Alexander Vinnik was imprisoned in a US jail on money laundering charges and was freed in exchange for the release of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel.
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Romania:
Alexander Vinnik was released by the USA in exchange for Marc Fogel.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was transferred to Russia after being held in the USA for money laundering charges.
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Greece:
Alexander Vinnik was convicted and imprisoned in the U.S.
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Norway:
Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia as part of a prisoner exchange after being held in the US for money laundering.
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Greece:
Alexander Vinnik is a Russian prisoner whose release was part of the negotiations involving Kiril Dmitriev.
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