von • Bitzlato co-founder Anton Shkurenko was detained in Moscow at the request of Interpol.
• He was released shortly after, and there is no evidence that he is involved in any criminal cases in Russia.
• Bitzlato has around 100 active employees, and a relaunch of the exchange with a base in Russia could happen soon.
Bitzlato Co-Founder Arrested
The co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, Anton Shkurenko, was briefly detained by local police for an identity check at the request of Interpol in Moscow on Feb 6th.
No Criminal Involvement
Shkurenko assured that he is not involved in any criminal cases in Russia and had signed a contract to appear when requested by investigators. Afterward, he was issued a no-detention warrant to skirt future arrests.
Exchange Relaunch?
According to Shkurenko, Bitzlato still has around 100 active employees despite recent crackdowns from global authorities. There is speculation that a relaunch of the exchange with a base in Russia could occur soon as the team has held onto most user funds.
Tech Consultant Role
At the time of his arrest, Shkurenko attested that he is merely working as a „tech consultant“ for Bitzlato – though it has since been revealed that he also held keys to crypto wallets which have been handed over to other team members.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Anton Shkurenko was briefly detained by local police at the request of Interpol but released shortly after due to lack of evidence linking him to any criminal activity. The future looks bright for Bitzlato as they still have around 100 active employees and may soon be launching an updated version based out of Russia.
