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Justice Department opens compensation for victims of $4B OneCoin crypto fraud
TL;DR
The US Department of Justice has initiated a compensation process for victims of the $4 billion OneCoin Ponzi scheme, offering over $40 million in forfeited assets to those who suffered net losses between 2014 and 2019.
Key points
- US Department of Justice opens compensation for OneCoin victims
- Over $40 million in forfeited assets available
- Compensation for those who suffered net losses from 2014 to 2019
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The US Department of Justice has launched a compensation process for victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin, using forfeited assets taken from some of the scheme's architects.
The Justice Department said on Monday that more than $40 million in forfeited assets is available to compensate anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and recorded a net loss.
Jay Clayton, the US Attorney for Manhattan, said the compensation process was “an important step toward returning funds to those harmed.”
OneCoin was launched in 2014 with the goal of surpassing Bitcoin (BTC), and despite rising to become the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, it later collapsed as users discovered the coins had no utility, and authorities worldwide started investigations into the operation.
Before it collapsed, OneCoin rose to become the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Source: YouTube
“Between 2014 and 2019, OneCoin’s founders sold a lie disguised as cryptocurrency, costing victims more than $4 billion worldwide,” Clayton said. “While no recovery can fully undo the damage, our Office will continue working to seize criminal proceeds and prioritize getting money back into the hands of victims.”
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OneCoin was launched by Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood in Bulgaria and began operating in the United States around 2015.
The Justice Department estimates that between 2014 and the end of 2016, the scheme stole more than $4 billion from around 3.5 million victims. However, some estimates for worldwide losses reach $19 billion.
Q&A
How can victims of OneCoin apply for compensation?
Victims of OneCoin can apply for compensation through the process announced by the US Department of Justice, which utilizes forfeited assets.
What is the total amount available for OneCoin fraud victims?
More than $40 million in forfeited assets is available to compensate OneCoin fraud victims.
What was OneCoin and why did it collapse?
OneCoin was a cryptocurrency launched in 2014 that aimed to surpass Bitcoin but collapsed after users realized the coins had no utility and investigations were initiated.
