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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Russia | 41 | 4.15 | 0.93% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 1,467,064 | $1,500,000 | 15,271$ |
| United States | 5 | 4.20 | 0.09% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 336,509 | $21,000,000 | 21,349$ |
| Slovakia | 5 | 4.60 | 0.21% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 11,408 | $110,000 | 230$ |
| Greece | 3 | 3.33 | 0.12% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 12,847 | $190,000 | 234$ |
| Ukraine | 3 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 53,512 | $155,000 | 190$ |
| Italy | 2 | 2.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 38,995 | $2,000,000 | 1,290$ |
| Vietnam | 2 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 97,338,583 | 100,822 | $340,000 | 352$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,297 | $1,700,000 | 729$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,883 | $1,200,000 | 716$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,269 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Panama | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,789 | $76,000 | 84$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,533 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,170 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,442 | $2,700,000 | 733$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,362 | $2,700,000 | 1,339$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,066 | $350,000 | 185$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,652 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,703 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 303 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| India | 1 | 2.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 244,595 | $2,900,000 | 514$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 72,305 | $280,000 | 92$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,396 | $448,000 | 192$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 75,948 | $120,000 | 247$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,964 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 40,242 | $3,845,000 | 1,847$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,210 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 81 | 3,069,928,945 | 2,772,295 | $42,811,500 | 46,172$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ukraine:
Alexander Vinnik was exchanged for Mark Fogel as part of negotiations involving Kyrylo Dmytriiev.
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Ukraine:
Alexander Vinnik was a Russian national exchanged for Mark Fogel, with Kyrill Dmitriev involved in the talks.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was involved in cyber fraud and was recently returned to Russia after being accused of money laundering in the USA.
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New Zealand:
Vinnik, 44, was arrested in 2017 at the request of the US on suspicion of laundering $4 billion.
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Nicaragua:
Alexander Vinnik is a Russian prisoner involved in a prisoner exchange with Marc Fogel.
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Germany:
Alexander Vinnik is a Russian involved in a prisoner exchange with the U.S.
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United States:
Alexander Vinnik was serving a sentence in connection with a cryptocurrency exchange that prosecutors said had been used to launder money.
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United States:
Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange involving Marc Fogel.
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Russia:
Alexander Vinnik was extradited to Russia after being arrested in the USA for money laundering.
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Vietnam:
Alexander Vinnik was part of a prisoner exchange where he was traded for Marc Fogel.
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