Miguel Lopez Johann Steynberg, the former CEO of Mirror Trading International, is reportedly being favored while incarcerated in a Brazilian facility. Allegations have surfaced about Steynberg, who is involved in a South African Bitcoin fraud case, gaining access to both a computer and the internet within the confines of a Brazilian prison warden’s office. This information has been confirmed by the General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration (DGAP) following a complaint.
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Privileged Meetings in Warden’s Office
The incarcerated leader of the notorious online Bitcoin investment fraud, Johann Styenberg, is accused of having internet access via a computer inside the warden’s office at a prison in Goiás, Brazil. Reports claim that he has also been meeting his lawyer and spouse in the same office.
Steynberg has been in custody since December 2021 after being arrested for using fake identity documents. Despite being sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a Brazilian court, Steynberg has launched an appeal. He remains a subject of potential extradition to either the U.S. or South Africa.
Official Response to Allegations
Maxsuel Miranda das Neves, head of the Union of Servers of the Penal Execution System (SINSEP-GO) in Goiás, has made these new accusations. He shared a video on Instagram and has informed the prison’s director general about the issue. Miranda das Neves also plans to discuss this matter with international authorities, including the FBI, Interpol, the U.S. Embassy, and the Brazilian judge overseeing Steynberg’s case.
Portal da Bitcoin reported that the DGAP acknowledged receiving the complaint from Miranda das Neves. The DGAP has assured a thorough investigation in compliance with legal standards. The results of this investigation will be made public upon its completion. The DGAP also expressed confidence in its staff, emphasizing their commitment to public security in Goiás.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bitcoin Scam CEO
Who is Johann Steynberg?
Johann Steynberg is the former CEO of Mirror Trading International, involved in a South African Bitcoin fraud case. He has been detained in a Brazilian prison since December 2021 for using fake identity documents.
What allegations are made against Steynberg in Brazilian prison?
Steynberg is alleged to have received special treatment in a Brazilian prison, including access to a computer and the internet in the prison warden’s office, and conducting meetings with his lawyer and spouse in the same office.
What action has been taken regarding Steynberg’s alleged preferential treatment?
The General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration (DGAP) has confirmed receiving a complaint about Steynberg’s preferential treatment. An investigation has been initiated, with plans to involve international authorities such as the FBI and Interpol.
What is the current legal status of Johann Steynberg?
Johann Steynberg was sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a Brazilian court for using forged identity documents. He is currently appealing the sentence and faces potential extradition to the U.S. or South Africa.
More about Bitcoin Scam CEO
- Mirror Trading International Scandal
- Johann Steynberg’s Arrest and Charges
- Brazilian Prison Treatment Allegations
- General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration (DGAP) Response
- International Legal Proceedings Involving Steynberg
- Cyber Fraud and Bitcoin Scams
