- Estonian Approval: The Estonian government reapproves the extradition of Hashflare crypto-fraud suspects.
- Legal Hurdles: Initial court blockage due to unmet conditions; government rectifies concerns.
- Accusations: Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko face 18 counts of fraud and money laundering.
- High-Stakes Scheme: Hashflare Ponzi scheme allegedly defrauds investors of $575 million.
Estonia’s Second Nod for Extradition
The Estonian government has given its nod once again for the extradition of Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko, alleged masterminds behind the Hashflare crypto mining Ponzi scheme. This comes after the Tallinn Circuit Court initially blocked the move, citing unaddressed concerns.
Legal Maneuvers and Allegations
The Tallinn Circuit Court’s initial rejection was based on various factors, including unexplored extradition conditions. However, the Estonian Ministry of Justice asserts it has now fulfilled the court’s demands, paving the way for Turogin and Potapenko’s extradition to the United States. The duo faces serious charges of fraud and money laundering, accused of orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that siphoned $575 million from investors.