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Trump agreed to release Russian bitcoin fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik in exchange for Marc Fogel

The United States will release Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik in exchange for Marc Fogel, who had been detained for possessing medical marijuana.
Vinnik pleaded guilty and faced 20 years in prison for leading the criminal cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, which laundered over $4 billion.
Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher, expressed gratitude for his release and described President Trump as a hero for his role in securing his freedom.
Fogel's mother, Malphine Fogel, expressed deep gratitude and faith in God throughout her son's ordeal.

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Mother of Marc Fogel Credits Faith in God and Help from Trump for Son's Release from Russian Prison

The world is celebrating after Marc Fogel's years-long detention in the Russian prison system came to a close this week

9 days ago·Washington, United States

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Fortune

Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Bitcoin criminal Trump freed in a hostage exchange with Russia?

Alexander Vinnik founded BTC-e, a defunct Bitcoin exchange, and was involved in the collapse of Mt. Gox.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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The Morning News

Russian Bitcoin Fraudster Released As Belarus Frees American

What’s the going rate for a Bitcoin mogul these days? One American schoolteacher. Marc Fogel, who’d been stuck in a Russian prison for carrying medical marijuana, is finally home. But his ticket to freedom? Alexander Vinnik—aka the “Bitcoin Laundromat King.”This guy allegedly washed billions in dirty crypto cash through his exchange, BTC-e. Think of cybercriminals, ransomware hackers, and corrupt officials all having a pool party—funded by Vinn…

9 days ago

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

US frees jailed cybercrime boss after Russia releases teacher Marc Fogel - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW — The United States is freeing a Russian cybercrime boss from prison in return for Moscow’s release of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.

9 days ago

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France24

Russian cryptocurrency kingpin to be released in exchange for freed American teacher

The US will release Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik as part of a prisoner exchange that brought home American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, according to US media reports.

9 days ago·France

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