Couple behind Bitfinex money laundering scheme reach plea deal with US prosecutors
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are scheduled to appear for an arraignment and hearing on Aug. 3 as part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors.
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Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are scheduled to appear for an arraignment and hearing on Aug. 3 as part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors.
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