The Russian Roman Sterlingov, according to researchers, from 2011 to 2021. involved in the management of the online service Bitcoin Fog, a US court sentenced him to 12.5 years in prison as part of a case of laundering illegally obtained funds. The information was confirmed by the United States Department of Justice.
The judge found Sterlingov guilty of illegal transfer and further legalization of cryptocurrencies worth $400 million.
The case materials also say that the Russian also has a passport of a Swedish citizen. He was arrested in April 2021 in Los Angeles.
Roman Sterling will also have to pay a fine and compensation of more than $500 million.
