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Ontario's "cryptocurrency king" faces major fraud and money laundering charges

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2024-05-18 03:43:51
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with crimes under the Canadian Penal Code as part of a joint investigation into Project Swan by Durham Regional Police (DRPS) and the Ontario Securities Commission.
Aiden Pleterski, a self-described "cryptocurrency magnate," is charged with defrauding more than $5,000 Canadian dollars and laundering the proceeds of crime. Pleterski, 25, faces the charges and was released on bail on Tuesday, according to the Oshawa court. His parents provided a $100,000 bond to ensure he complied with his bail conditions, which include surrendering his passport, avoiding contact with investors, not posting about financial matters on social media, and not buying or trading cryptocurrencies. Colin Murphy is also charged with defrauding more than $5,000. Pleterski is being held for a bail hearing, while Murphy has been promised release.
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