CoinDesk·3 min read·medium
Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
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Francisco Rodrigues
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Binance reportedly provided user data to Russian authorities that led to the arrest of a Ukrainian donor. The exchange maintains that it only complies with lawful requests supported by valid legal documentation.
The exchange identified Yuri Belenkiy as the source of transfers worth more than $700, Reuters reported, citing law enforcement documents. Binance also allegedly provided his date of birth, address, phone number and passport number, alongside copies of his Russian passport and Bulgarian residency permit.
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