Anton Shkurenko, the co-founder of the Bitzlato exchange, who was caught in the grip of the US Department of Justice, was released after questioning.
In the past months, the US Department of Justice announced that it will plan an action for the crypto industry. Following this statement, the Ministry made moves against Bitzlato for money laundering and illegal transactions. As a result of the step taken towards the Russian-based stock exchange, the enforcement proceedings and investigation process were initiated.
Finally, on the agenda of the USA and Bitzlato, Anton Shkurenko, the co-founder of the stock market, was released after various inquiries.
Bitzlato Co-Founder Released After Questioning
Bitzlato co-founder Anton Shkurenko got stuck at an ID check by the local police. Shkurenko, who was arrested after these checks, was released after a short interrogation.
Shkurenko did not share the details of the interrogation and stated that he was not involved in any criminal proceedings in Russia. The co-founder thinks he has convinced the prosecutor that he is innocent.
Shkurenko, who said he had already made a deal with the authorities, did not comment on the local police who had detained him.
Despite various pressures and legal processes, Bitzlato draws attention with its nearly one hundred active employees. Shkurenko noted that the exchange may be restarted in the near future.
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