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Mark Scott’s OneCoin trial is taking place over the next few weeks. The highlight of proceedings so far has been Ruja Ignatova’s brother, Konstantin Ignatov, trotted out as a cooperating witness. Ignatov’s testimony, yesterday in particular, has provided us with a few interesting bombshells.

Konstantin Ignatov has appeared as a witness for the DOJ. Examination by prosecutors spanned questions about his involvement in OneCoin, working under his sister, Ruja Ignatova, and Mark Scott’s visit to the Sofia head office.

The DOJ has hit back at Mark Scott’s motions in limine, labeling them a transparent attempt to whitewash the trial of the defendant’s criminal conduct and curtail significantly the Government’s ability to introduce relevant evidence. Below are the main arguments Scott’s attorney put forth that the DOJ object to.

Mark Scott’s attorney has put forward the extraordinary argument that lying to banks isn’t bank fraud.

Both Mark Scott and DOJ have filed their respective motions in limine, in preparation for Scott’s November 4th trial date. Perusal of the motions suggests Scott’s defense will rely heavily on suppression and straw clutching.

As per an agreement reached between the DOJ and Bank of Ireland, several employees will no longer testify at Mark Scott’s OneCoin trial.

One of the objections Mark Scott raised against the DOJ providing witness testimony via CCTV was the timing. Mr. Scott and his counsel cannot take a multiday trip to Ireland (which Mr. Scott too would be entitled to attend) while also preparing for a trial the Government has consistently sought to delay. In an October [Continue reading…]

A top Vietnamese OneCoin promoter has been arrested attempting to leave Thailand.

On September 25th a court order gave OneCoin insiders the courtesy of asserting communications with their attorneys were privileged. The insiders had ten days to file their assertions. An October 9th order reveals none of them did, meaning the DOJ now has full access to a treasure trove of OneCoin insider communications.

A superseding indictment has added one count of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud against Mark Scott.