Ukrainian National Extradited from Thailand to Face U.S. Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
Olena Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon after extradition from Thailand. She faces conspiracy charges tied to an alleged $340 million cryptocurrency scheme.
calgaryherald.comA Ukrainian national appeared in federal court in Oregon after being extradited from Thailand to face charges in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud case. U.S. magistrate judge on May 12. She was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered detained pending a jury trial scheduled to begin in July.
Authorities say Oblamska was one of the founders of Forsage, a cryptocurrency platform that prosecutors allege operated as a Ponzi and pyramid scheme. She faces a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Investigation Bureau arrested Oblamska at a condominium in central Phuket in February. She was extradited to the United States in early May. Prosecutors say Oblamska promoted Forsage online as a legitimate, low-risk investment before investors lost about $340 million.
Okhotnikov allegedly directed, managed, and controlled Forsage’s operations. U.S. and Georgian authorities and fled to the United Arab Emirates.
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Story Timeline
3 events- February 2026
Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau arrested Oblamska at a condominium in central Phuket.
1 sourceICIJ - Early May 2026
Oblamska was extradited to the United States from Thailand.
1 sourceICIJ - May 12, 2026
Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered detained.
1 sourceICIJ
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The scheduled July trial will determine whether Oblamska is convicted on the conspiracy charge.
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