Montenegro authorities arrest $21 million crypto scam scheme FutureNet

On August 21 news, the authorities of Montenegro said that it has arrested Roman Ziemian, the co-founder of the suspected crypto scam scheme FutureNet, which allegedly stole about 21 million dollars of funds from investors. A specialized police unit found Ziemian using a fake identity and living in the country's capital, Podgorica, Montenegro's police headquarters said in a statement on August 19. South Korea and Ziemian's native Poland have issued arrest warrants charging him with fraud, money laundering and theft. Police said he could face life imprisonment in South Korea. Police said they seized Ziemian's equipment and belongings for the alleged crimes. He will appear before the Podgorica High Court to decide where his extradition will be.