Zondacrypto Probe: Suspect Charged with Misappropriating $2.1 Million
Polish prosecutors have formally charged Romana Ż., an individual suspected of participating in an organized criminal group and misappropriating funds from cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto. The alleged crimes, which include making unauthorized changes to computer records and interfering with data processing, are said to have occurred between others who were working together.
The suspect was detained on September 5 after prosecutors expressed concerns that Romana Ż. might flee or interfere with the ongoing investigation. Following questioning by prosecutors, the suspect denied the charges and provided a statement. Romana Ż. is now facing pretrial detention as prosecutors seek to prevent potential interference.
The alleged misappropriation of user funds from Zondacrypto amounts to 7.8 million zlotys ($2.1 million). This incident comes after three other individuals were charged with money laundering, misappropriation of company assets, and participating in an organized criminal group on September 2.
The investigation into Zondacrypto was merged with another probe into the disappearance of Sylwester Suszek, the founder of BitBay (later renamed Zondacrypto), which occurred in 2022. The Estonian operator of Zondacrypto, BB Trade Estonia, has been declared bankrupt and will hold its first creditors' meeting on September 17.