FBI took action against BTC-e on July 25, 2017.
BTC-e FBI Timeline
July 25, 2017: Alexander Vinnik, an operator associated with BTC-e, was arrested in Greece at the request of the United States.
July 26, 2017: The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against BTC-e and Vinnik.
July 27, 2017: FinCEN announced penalties of approximately $110 million against BTC-e and $12 million against Vinnik.
May 3, 2024: Vinnik pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Official source: U.S. Department of Justice โ BTC-e case
Important distinction: The FBI's action against BTC-e was a law-enforcement operation involving alleged money laundering. It does not establish that the FBI cooperated with BTC-e.
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