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Former WEX Chief Arrested in Poland Amid U.S. Extradition Request 99Bitcoins 09 Dec 2024

Former WEX Chief Arrested in Poland Amid U.S. Extradition Request

Polish authorities have arrested Dmitry V., ex-chief of WEX, a Russia-based crypto exchange, following a U.S. extradition request.

$450M Crypto Fraud: Ex-WEX CEO Detained in Poland for US Trial Coinpedia 09 Dec 2024

$450M Crypto Fraud: Ex-WEX CEO Detained in Poland for US Trial

Dmitry V., ex-CEO of WEX, is detained in Poland for fraudulent activities linked to BTC-e. The US seeks extradition for trial on charges of fraud and money laundering. Dmitry, already sentenced to 20 years in Lithuania, was held following Polish authorities' actions in response to a US warrant.