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Russian Bitcoin Laundering Suspect Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France

Russian national Alexander Vinnik's extradition to France can now proceed, following a ruling of Greece's Council of State which was published on Thursday. Vinnik, who was arrested in northern Greece in July of 2017, is currently sought by authorities in the...

Greece to Extradite Bitcoin Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik to France Despite Russia's Objections

Greek Justice Minister Constantinos Tsiaras recently delivered the decision for the extradition of Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who is a suspect in a case of a massive laundering scheme, to France. This has upset Russia since the country has...

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Calls Bitcoin Figure's Extradition "Unacceptable"

The Supreme Administrative Court of Greece has suspended the extradition of Alexander Vinnik, often referred to as "Mr. Bitcoin," pending a review of his new appeal in January of next year. The extradition order had been signed last Friday by...

Greek Court Suspends Extradition of Russian Bitcoin Laundering Suspect

Russian national's Alexander Vinnik extradition to France where he is sought on money laundering charges has been temporarily suspended by the Greek Council of State, the country's highest court, on Monday. Vinnik, dubbed “Mr. Bitcoin”, who was arrested in northern...

Greek Court Rejects ''Mr. Bitcoin's'' Appeal for Release

The misdemeanors court of Piraeus has rejected an appeal for release from detention on behalf of the Russian national Alexander Vinnik, also known by his nickname ''Mr. Bitcoin.'' Vinnik is currently the target of several international arrest warrants for the crime...

Russian Bitcoin Fraud Suspect on Hunger Strike Admitted to Greek Clinic

Russian national Alexander Vinnik, a suspect involving a Bitcoin fraud, was transferred on Thursday to a specialist clinic in Greece as his lawyers warned that his life was in danger. The Russian man has been on a hunger strike in a...

Russia Demands Greece Extradite Bitcoin Suspect

Moscow expects Athens to extradite back to his own country the Russian national Alexander Vinnik, a bitcoin fraud suspect who has been in a Greek prison since July 2017. The Russian foreign ministry spoke about the case on Thursday at...

Greece's Supreme Court Approves Mr Bitcoin's Extradition To Russia

Greece's Supreme Court, Areios Pagos, upheld the verdict of Thessaloniki's Court later this year that Alexander Vinnik, a 39-year old Russian national who is also known as “Mr. Bitcoin,” can be extradited to face a trial in Russia. Mr Bitcoin...

Greek Court Approves French Extradition Request for Russian Bitcoin Accused

Russian national Alexander Vinnik, accused of laundering $4 billion through Bitcoin crypto-currency exchange in the U.S., could be extradited to France after a Greek court approved the move. Vinnik, 38, was arrested in Greece last year. A court in Thessaloniki on...

Russian Bitcoin Fraud Suspect Applies for Asylum in Greece

Russian Alexander Vinnik, accused of laundering $4 billion through Bitcoin crypto-currency exchange in the US, has petitioned the Greek authorities for political asylum. “Vinnik has filed a petition for political asylum to avoid extradition to the United States. He believes...

Greek Supreme Court Orders US Extradition of Russian Cybercrime Suspect

Greece's supreme court cleared the way on Wednesday for the extradition to the United States of a Russian man, also wanted in Moscow, suspected of having laundered billions of dollars in the digital currency bitcoin. A final decision on where...

Greek Supreme Court to Decide Russia Hacking Suspect's Extradition on Dec.13

Greece's Supreme Court will decide on Dec. 13 whether to extradite a Russian to the United States where authorities want to put him on trial for laundering $4 billion via a bitcoin platform. Alexander Vinnik, who says he is a...

Greek Court Approves Extradition of Bitcoin Fraud Suspect to Russia

A Greek court backed the extradition of a Russian citizen to Moscow, who also faces an extradition request by the United States on allegations of laundering billions of dollars in bitcoin. Alexander Vinnik; the suspected mastermind of a $4 billion...

Russia Claims Greek Court Ruling on Bitcoin Fraud Suspect is Illegal

Russia announced that a decision by a Greek court to clear the way for a suspected Russian money launderer to be extradited to the United States, was a violation of international law. Russia has also lodged an extradition request, and...

Greek Court Rules Extradition of Russian Bitcoin Fraud Suspect to USA

A Greek court in Thessaloniki has ruled that Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, be extradited to the United States, where he is wanted on a $4 billion bitcoin fraud case. Vinnik was arrested while on vacation in Greece on July 25, and...