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Crypto King Fraud Trial: Jury Decides Fate of Aiden Pleterski After “Thief” Closing Argument

CoinCentral·October 29, 2026·1 min read
Crypto King Fraud Trial: Jury Decides Fate of Aiden Pleterski After “Thief” Closing Argument

Jurors in the Toronto fraud trial of self-described "Crypto King" Aiden Pleterski will begin deliberations Thursday. Pleterski, 27, is accused of defrauding social media followers of about $30 million between 2021 and 2022. An Ontario Securities Commission forensic accountant said investors gave him more than $36.3 million and none went to the promised investments.

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