HashFlare Ponzi Duo Ordered to Leave US by DHS—Despite Court Order to Stay
Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, co-founders of the defunct crypto mining firm HashFlare, have been ordered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to leave the U.S. immediately, contradicting a court order that requires them to remain in King County, Washington. They received emails from DHS warning of potential law enforcement actions if they do not comply. The prosecution is working with DHS to extend their parole, but Turõgin received a second similar message shortly after. Both men pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to their company and a failed digital bank project, agreeing to forfeit approximately $400 million in assets. Sentencing is set for August 14. Their attorneys expressed concerns about wrongful deportations and indicated plans to request a hearing if the DHS issue remains unresolved.
