Igor Runets
Igor Runets is the founder and CEO of BitRiver, a prominent Russian cryptocurrency mining company known for operating multiple data centers and importing mining equipment. He gained significant attention after being placed under house arrest for alleged tax evasion related to the concealment of financial assets. Runets, an MBA graduate from Stanford University, launched BitRiver in 2017, quickly establishing it as a leading player in the mining industry. His company operates 15 data centers with a total capacity exceeding 500 MW. Despite facing challenges, including sanctions imposed by the U.S. in 2022, Runets has built a considerable fortune, estimated at $230 million by Bloomberg in 2024.
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Igor Runets was detained on charges of creating a scheme that allowed clients to reduce their taxable base.
«Криптосхема» BitRiver. Когда майнинг может привести к уголовному делу :: РБК
Russia· 2026-02-04Igor Runets was detained on charges of creating a scheme that allowed clients to reduce their taxable base.
«Криптосхема» BitRiver. Когда майнинг может привести к уголовному делу :: РБКRussia· 2026-02-04Igor Runets was detained on charges of creating a scheme that allowed clients to reduce their taxable base.
Главу BitRiver арестовали из-за «криптосхемы» ухода от налогов :: РБКRussia· 2026-02-03Igor Runets, the founder of BitRiver, has been charged with concealing funds from taxes.
Главу BitRiver задержали по делу о сокрытии средств — РБКRussia· 2026-02-02Igor Runets, the founder of BitRiver, has been charged with concealing funds from taxes.
Главу BitRiver отправили под домашний арест по делу о сокрытии средств — РБКRussia· 2026-02-02