Russian cybercriminal "Mr. Bitcoin" Alexander Vinnik released in prisoner swap, returns to Moscow.

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik, known as "Mr. Bitcoin," has been released by the U.S. as part of a prisoner swap and has arrived in Moscow. Vinnik, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in May 2024, was previously detained in Greece and then Turkey before his return to Russia. His lawyer confirmed his flight from Istanbul.

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