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Russia detains crypto mining firm BitRiver founder on fraud charges: report

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2 outlets - including Coindesk and Theblock - are covering this story. Igor Runets has been transferred to a pre-trial detention facility from house arrest as he faces accusations of failing to deliver on a contract.

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BitRiver founder charged in Russia with $12.5 million fraud
CoinDesk Jul 30, 10:02 UTC

BitRiver founder charged in Russia with $12.5 million fraud

Igor Runets has been transferred to a pre-trial detention facility from house arrest as he faces accusations of failing to deliver on a contract.

Russia detains crypto mining firm BitRiver founder on fraud charges: report
The Block Jul 30, 05:13 UTC

Russia detains crypto mining firm BitRiver founder on fraud charges: report

Runets and his company were reportedly involved in a deal with local conglomerate En+ that resulted in $12.5 million in damages.