Trial of Russian in alleged bitcoin fraud to wrap in Paris

PARIS (AP) — A court in Paris is wrapping up a trial Friday against Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of using ransomware in a 135 million-euro ($160 million) fraud using the cryptocurrency bitcoin. The 41-year-old Russian, who is also wanted in the United States and Russia, faces up to ten years in prison in France over charges of extortion, money laundering and criminal association. A series of attacks on French businesses and organizations…