Former WEX chief Dmitry Vasilyev released from custody

Polish authorities released from custody the former owner of the WEX cryptocurrency exchange, Dmitry Vasilyev. About this пишет РБК.

In a statement to the publication, Vasilyev said he was released on December 7 and subsequently travelled to Russia. The former WEX head’s lawyer Krzysztof Brola clarified that the court has not yet rendered a final decision in the case:

«Yes, he [Vasilyev] is at liberty. The Polish court has barred his extradition to Kazakhstan, but the decision is not final yet.»

Earlier, in July 2018, due to ‘technical works,’ the WEX exchange halted full withdrawals. Meanwhile, according to Dmitry Vasilyev, a contract transferring ownership of WEX was signed with the former DNR fighter Dmitry ‘Moryachko’ Khavchenko.

In August of the same year, news emerged of the exchange’s bankruptcy and the suspension of its operations. An initiative group of the exchange’s clients estimated losses exceeded $400 million. Vasilyev personally is credited with withdrawing $200 million.

In spring 2019, Kazakh law enforcement authorities, in absentia, named him a suspect in fraud and issued an international arrest warrant.

In September 2021, the Warsaw district prosecutor’s office confirmed the detention and arrest of Vasilyev on the basis of an Interpol warrant at Kazakhstan’s request.

Subsequently, from one of WEX’s wallets an unknown person withdrew 100 ETH. The funds were transferred to the Binance exchange.

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