Andean Medjedovic is a Canadian accused by United States and European authorities of involvement in alleged cryptocurrency fraud and hacking schemes involving decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. [1]
Andean Medjedovic | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2003-2004 Canada |
| Known for | Crypto Fugitive |
Early life
editAndean Medjedovic was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Ediz and Sanja Medjedovic, two Bosnian nationals who emigrated to Canada during the Bosnian War. At the age of 14 Medjedovic was the youngest student to graduate from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, and was profiled by the local news. [2]
Alleged Illegal activities
editAuthorities allege that Medjedovic exploited vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms, including Indexed Finance and KyberSwap, resulting in approximately US$65 million in losses.[1] The alleged exploits involved manipulating smart contract systems used to determine asset prices and liquidity. One incident involving KyberSwap in 2023 resulted in losses of approximately US$48 million. [3]
International movements
editMedjedovic has traveled through multiple countries while evading authorities, alleged to be using false identities and passports. He used a false Slovak passport in at least one instance and traveled through jurisdictions including Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and several European countries. An Interpol Red Notice was issued in connection with the case. [4]
Arrest and release in Serbia
editMedjedovic was arrested in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2024. He was held for several months but later released after a court rejected an extradition request. Following his release, his whereabouts became unclear. He is believed to have left Serbia, and his location was unknown as of 2026.[4]
Attempt at Pardon
editIn March 2026, Medjedovic hired lobbying firm JM Burkman & Associates to campaign for a pardon via the firm’s contacts in the Trump administration.[5]
References
edit- 1 2 Cole, Justin (February 10, 2025). "Canadian national charged with stealing approximately $65 million in cryptocurrency from two DeFi protocols" (PDF). J5. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Grillo, Chantel (2017-06-24). "High school grad at 14". CHCH. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ "Office of Public Affairs | Canadian Man Charged in $65M Cryptocurrency Hacking Schemes | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2025-02-03. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- 1 2 Pierce, Matthew (January 30, 2026). "Fake passports, $65M US and an Interpol Red Notice: Canadian crypto fugitive vanishes after arrest in Serbia". CBC. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Bilajac, Nino (2026-03-24). "Fugitive Canadian Hacker, Released by Serbia, Seeks Pardon from Trump". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 2026-04-08.