Thai court extends detention of Russians suspected of money laundering on Binance

The Russians Daniil Aldunenko and Roman Brik, detained in Thailand on suspicion of cryptocurrency-related fraud, had their detention extended until December 5, according to ТАСС.

By that date or within seven days thereafter, the court must review the case and render a verdict of guilty or not guilty.

According to investigators, Aldunenko and Brik participated in laundering funds for a criminal group via the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, using forged documents and passing their details to third parties.

There is an aggravating circumstance — a local resident killed his wife and two minor children after the scammers forced the woman to transfer a large sum borrowed on credit to their account.

Aldunenko’s defence argues that he is not guilty.

The Russians were arrested at the beginning of September. They face 30 to 50 years in prison. Bail for the defendants was denied.