Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the crypto exchange Thodex, which was decided to be extradited by Albania, was brought to Turkey. Thodex founder Özer, who is on the Interpol Red List, was arrested in Albania on 30 August. Here are the details…
Thodex founder in Istanbul
cryptocoin.com As we have also reported, the Elbasan District Court decided on the continuation of Özer’s detention on September 2, and the Dıraç Court of Appeal upheld Özer’s detention on September 20, despite the objections of Özer’s lawyers. Following the judicial process in Albania, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that Özer would be extradited to Turkey. The plane carrying Özer landed at Istanbul Airport after the high court’s extradition decision to Turkey. Ozer, who was seen getting off the plane with his hands in handcuffs, was taken to the Istanbul Police Department to undergo a health check under intense security measures.
Özer was accused of embezzlement and fraud after the Thodex cryptocurrency exchange defrauded thousands of people with millions of dollars in April 2022. After escaping from Turkey, he became the subject of a “manhunt”. Albanian authorities caught Özer on 30 August and he was immediately taken into custody. After the judicial process in Albania, the Turkish government requested Özer’s extradition, which was upheld by the high court.
Intense security measures have been taken
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that Özer would be extradited to Turkey and that he would be tried for the crimes he allegedly committed. The plane carrying Özer landed at Istanbul Airport and it was seen that Özer got off the plane with his hands cuffed. Before being transferred to the courthouse, Özer was taken to the Istanbul Security Directorate for health checks under intense security measures.
Thodex was a cryptocurrency exchange founded in Turkey and soon became one of the most popular exchanges in the country. It had a large user base and high transaction volumes. Then, it quickly gained a reputation as a reliable exchange. However, the situation changed when the stock market was abruptly shut down in April 2022 and users were unable to withdraw their funds. Later, it was revealed that Özer fled the country with billions of dollars worth of crypto money and thousands of users pocketed their assets.
Turkish authorities immediately launched an investigation for the alleged embezzlement and fraud of Thodex and Özer. Interpol issued a red notice about Özer and he was later caught in Albania. Özer’s extradition was a long and complex process, and his lawyers objected to the decision at every opportunity. Ultimately, however, the high court approved Özer’s extradition and Özer was brought back to Turkey to stand trial. The Thodex scandal became one of the biggest cryptocurrency scams in history, with millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies stolen from users. Özer’s extradition is an important step towards ensuring justice for the victims of the Thodex fraud and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
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