Faruk Fatih Ozer, the founder of Thodex, a defunct crypto exchange based in Turkey, was sentenced to 11,196 years in prison by a court in Istanbul.

The decision came in response to the abrupt collapse of Thodex in 2021, which affected a vast number of its users and raised concerns over the stability and security of cryptocurrency exchanges in the region.

Ozer’s Role in Thodex’ Collapse

Founded in 2017 by Faruk Fatih Ozer, Thodex rapidly grew in prominence within the Turkish crypto landscape. However, problems surfaced in 2021 when the platform ceased operations, leading Ozer to leave Turkey for Albania.

The Istanbul court, in its recent verdict, found Ozer and his two siblings guilty of a series of crimes, which included aggravated fraud, leading a criminal organization, and money laundering. During the court proceedings, Ozer was quoted by the state-run Anadolu Agency:

“I am smart enough to lead any institution on Earth. That is evident in this company I established at the age of 22. I wouldn’t have acted so amateurishly if this were a criminal organization.”

Damage and Extradition

The exact magnitude of losses following Thodex’s cessation remains a subject of ongoing

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Author: Vince Dioquino

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