Crypto Mixer Founder Roman Sterlingov Fights Against 30-Year Money Laundering Conviction
bitcoin Fog Founder Appeals 30-Year Sentence Roman Sterlingov, the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency mixer bitcoin Fog, is fighting against a potential 30-year jail term after being found guilty of multiple money laundering charges Amidst the legal battle, his defense team has submitted a filing to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing that the suggested sentence is excessively harsh compared to similar cases The dispute revolves around the government's recommendation for a 20 to 30-year prison term, which Sterlingov's lawyers deem unjustified They contend that such a lengthy sentence does not align with the outcomes of comparable money laundering cases, where lighter penalties were imposed Sterlingov's Conviction and Legal Battle In March, Sterlingov was convicted on various charges, including money laundering, conspiracy, operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and transmitting money without a license in Washington, D...
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