Trump agreed to release Russian bitcoin fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik in exchange for Marc Fogel

WASHINGTON — President Trump swapped Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik for the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, an administration official confirmed to The Post.

Vinnik was arrested back in 2017 in Greece and extradited to the US.

He was accused of running digital currency exchange BTC-e and committing money laundering through the site.

Fogel returned to the US Tuesday night after being held captive in Russia for three and a half years on marijuana charges.

He visited the White House and called Trump a “hero” for getting the deal done.

You May Also Like

Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrate Britain's largest airbase in major security breach

Pro-Palestinian activists broke into Britain’s largest air base and damaged two military…

Karen Read’s parents no longer live in ‘fear’ after their infamous daughter was acquitted of killing her Boston cop boyfriend

Karen Read’s parents said they no longer live in fear that their…

Mayor Adams and FDNY slapped with suit for moving 82 fire cadets into EMT roles

The Big Apple’s largest municipal union is blasting city officials for sliding…

Anne Burrell’s death under investigation as possible drug overdose: report

New details of Food Network star Anne Burrell’s shocking passing have emerged.…