The Georgian authorities, at the request of Interpol, extradited to the United States a Serbian citizen accused of creating fraudulent money laundering schemes through cryptocurrencies and binary options.
According to investigators, 48-year-old Kristian Krstic led a large criminal organization founded by him, creating at least 20 fraudulent online investment platforms. In six years, their activities have affected hundreds of victims around the world, with damage exceeding $70 million.
In addition, Krstic raised $7 million from US investors through two fraudulent platforms.
The accused was detained in Batumi on February 3. On October 30, the extradition process to the United States was completed. Krstic faces 20 years in prison on each count.
Recall that in April 2021, the Georgian authorities detained 11 people suspected of embezzling funds under the pretext of trading cryptocurrencies. The damage amounted to €620,000.
According to investigators, 48-year-old Kristian Krstic led a large criminal organization founded by him, creating at least 20 fraudulent online investment platforms. In six years, their activities have affected hundreds of victims around the world, with damage exceeding $70 million.
In addition, Krstic raised $7 million from US investors through two fraudulent platforms.
The accused was detained in Batumi on February 3. On October 30, the extradition process to the United States was completed. Krstic faces 20 years in prison on each count.
Recall that in April 2021, the Georgian authorities detained 11 people suspected of embezzling funds under the pretext of trading cryptocurrencies. The damage amounted to €620,000.
