OneCoin’s Legal Head Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Recently, Irina Dilkinska, the head of legal and compliance for OneCoin, admitted to participating in a scheme that caused investors to lose billions. She could face up to 10 years in prison for her involvement in what prosecutors have labeled a crypto pyramid scheme. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Dilkinska facilitated the laundering of millions of dollars of illicit profits accrued through OneCoin’s multi-level-marketing scheme.
Dilkinska’s guilty plea follows the sentencing of OneCoin founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood, who was accused of cheating 3.5 million investors and using the money for personal luxuries. Greenwood had previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.
The sentencing for Dilkinska is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2024.
Most Wanted
Greenwood co-founded OneCoin with Ruja Ignatova, who is now a fugitive facing similar charges. Ignatova has been on the run since 2017 and was added to the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List in June 2022. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to her arrest.
Hot Take
The guilty plea from OneCoin’s head of legal and compliance is another step in holding those responsible for the massive fraud accountable. The hunt for Ruja Ignatova shows that law enforcement continues to pursue justice in these cases, sending a strong message against fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
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