OneCoin Lawyer Mark Scott handed a 10-year sentence

January 26, 2024 09:27 PM AEDT | By Invezz

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The OneCoin pyramid scheme

Mark Scott was convicted on charges of bank fraud and money laundering. In particular, Scott was found to have been involved in laundering $400 million from OneCoin’s co-founder, Ruja Ignatova.

The OneCoin project, initially touted as a cryptocurrency akin to Bitcoin, turned out to be a massive financial pyramid. Co-founders Ignatova and Carl Sebastian Greenwood promoted the scheme through an MLM network, amassing substantial funds. Scott’s defence claimed he was unaware of OneCoin’s fraudulent nature, but prosecutors argued that he had created an investment fund to process Ignatova’s funds, earning $50 million in the process.

The judge emphasized that the laundered money, now linked to Scott’s sentencing, was intended to compensate victims of the pyramid scheme.

Holding figures behind OneCoin accountable

Despite Scott’s plans to appeal, the legal battle against OneCoin figures continues, shedding light on the gravity with which authorities are treating cryptocurrency fraud.

Mark Scott’s sentencing is part of a broader legal crackdown on individuals associated with fraudulent activities within the crypto industry. This includes figures like Karl Sebastian Greenwood, sentenced to 20 years in prison last September, and Irina Dilkinska, former head of OneCoin’s legal department, facing a potential 10-year sentence for fraud and money laundering.

The OneCoin case exemplifies the increasing scrutiny and legal actions against individuals within the crypto space. Notably, other prominent figures such as Sam Bankman-Fried, Changpeng Zhao, and Alex Mashinsky have faced legal challenges related to their involvement in cryptocurrency firms.

Notably, the industry’s heightened regulatory focus underscores the imperative for compliance and ethical practices, signaling a pivotal moment in the pursuit of a more trustworthy crypto environment.

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