OneCoin victims face June 30 deadline for DOJ compensation claims

The FBI said people who bought OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and suffered direct losses can apply through official DOJ channels, though any compensation is not guaranteed.

Summary

Victims of OneCoin have until June 30 to apply for potential compensation through a DOJ special program, with the FBI saying eligible claimants include people who bought OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and suffered direct financial losses. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or online, though compensation is not guaranteed. The FBI has also warned claimants to use only official U.S. government channels as global investor losses from the international crypto investment scam exceeded $4 billion, underscoring both the scale of the case and the risk of follow-on fraud targeting victims.

Terms & Concepts
  • DOJ: The U.S. Department of Justice, which is handling the compensation program.
  • OneCoin: An international crypto investment scam that caused billions of dollars in investor losses.
  • FBI: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which alerted victims to the claims process and deadline.