Toronto jury finds crypto fraudster guilty and places him under house arrest

Toronto jury finds crypto fraudster guilty and places him under house arrest

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A Toronto jury found Aiden Pleterski guilty of fraud on 26 October, ordering him to remain under house arrest pending sentencing. During the trial, prosecutors presented an audio recording in which Pleterski acknowledged that the alleged $300 million investment fund was fictitious and that he had misused investors’ money.

Pleterski, who represented himself, told the jury he was innocent in his closing remarks. Judge Shaun Nakatsuru later rejected his request for a mistrial, ruling that he had sufficient time to prepare a defence.

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Aiden Pleterski Chris Winn Mitchell Learning Albert Ciorma Ontario Securities Commission Ontario Superior Court

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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October 29, 2026
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Toronto jury convicts self-styled “Crypto King” of fraud
Toronto jury convicts self-styled “Crypto King” of fraud

BBC • 29 Oct 18:46

Aiden Pleterski, 27, was found guilty of fraud after a jury determined he misappropriated millions of dollars from investors for personal luxuries.

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Toronto jury convicts Aiden Pleterski of fraud over $5,000
Toronto jury convicts Aiden Pleterski of fraud over $5,000

CBC • 29 Oct 17:05

Aiden Pleterski was found guilty of fraud in Ontario Superior Court and will remain under house arrest pending sentencing.

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Ontario judge denies self-represented crypto fraud defendant's mistrial request
Ontario judge denies self-represented crypto fraud defendant's mistrial request

CBC • 29 Oct 15:25

Judge Shaun Nakatsuru rejected Aiden Pleterski's bid for a mistrial, finding that the defendant had sufficient time to prepare a defence despite his repeated claims of needing legal representation.

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October 28, 2026
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Self-represented defendant Aiden Pleterski makes closing remarks in Toronto fraud trial
Self-represented defendant Aiden Pleterski makes closing remarks in Toronto fraud trial

CBC • 28 Oct 20:04

Aiden Pleterski, who is representing himself, told the jury he is innocent while the Crown prosecutor presented evidence of alleged misuse of investor funds.

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October 26, 2026
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Toronto court hears audio evidence of alleged $300 million crypto fund never existing
Toronto court hears audio evidence of alleged $300 million crypto fund never existing

CBC • 26 Oct 19:21

An audio recording presented at Aiden Pleterski's fraud trial showed him acknowledge that a purported $300 million investment fund was fictitious, while prosecutors allege he misused millions of investor money.

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