Pleterski’s lawyer has not commented, and no sentence has yet been imposed. The case is due back in court in late November 2025. Notably, investigators had also laid four additional charges that month – including forcible confinement, uttering death threats, and a second assault – against the same complainant. Pleterski was released on $7,500 parental surety bail, subject to a curfew at his parents’ Whitby home and strict no-contact orders.

Details of the Assault Case in Vaughan

Court filings reveal that over three days in early January, Pleterski assaulted and confined a woman at her Vaughan condominium, unlawfully entering her unit and harassing her until she feared for her safety. Police have withheld further details to protect the victim. Pleterski surrendered at a police station and was detained before being granted bail. The Ontario Court of Justice is scheduled to revisit the case in late November, when Pleterski faces sentencing on the guilty plea. The four remaining charges from January have not been withdrawn and await adjudication.

Crypto Fraud Scheme: Tens of Millions Allegedly Lost

While the assault case unfolded, Pleterski’s much-publicized crypto fraud allegations continue to loom. Authorities have charged him with fraud and money laundering after a 16-month probe into an Ontario-based investment scheme. Pleterski and an associate allegedly solicited funds by promising huge profits on cryptocurrency and forex trades. Investors – over 100 individuals – claim Pleterski was given roughly C$40–41.5 million to invest, but actually put only a fraction of those funds to work.

Much of the money is now missing. Investigators have described this as one of the largest fraud cases in the region’s history. Victims petitioned Pleterski into bankruptcy to claw back losses, and a worldwide injunction was granted in July 2022 to freeze his assets after investors sued for fraud and misrepresentation.

Investigators allege the operation resembled a Ponzi scheme. Pleterski told clients their money was guaranteed safe and that they would reap enormous returns, which turned out to be false. Victims say they have been defrauded and cannot recover their funds. A fraud trial for the $40M case has been scheduled for October 2026, but nothing has yet been proven in court.

Lavish Lifestyle on Display

Even before his arrest, Pleterski’s lifestyle raised eyebrows. Social media showed him flaunting luxury: a Lamborghini Huracán, multiple McLarens and BMWs, private jets, and extravagant vacations. Investigators seized about $2 million worth of assets, including his Lamborghini, McLarens, and BMWs. He also leased a lakefront mansion in Burlington for $45,000 a month.

Reports suggest he blew through roughly C$16 million on himself, spending on private jets, exotic vacations, luxury cars, watches, and even loyalty points used for five-star hotels and flights. Overall, only about 1.6–2% of investors’ money was actually invested; nearly 38% went directly to fund his lavish lifestyle.

Bankruptcy, Lawsuits and Asset Recovery

In August 2022, an Ontario court placed Pleterski and his firm into bankruptcy, appointing Grant Thornton as trustee. Dozens of creditors have since filed claims. The trustee has flagged millions in missing assets, including a $360,000 watch and over $2.7M in crypto holdings that Pleterski could not properly document.

Creditors have pursued civil remedies as well. In one case, Pleterski had put down a $500,000 deposit on a luxury home using investor money. The Ontario Court of Appeal later ruled that the deposit had to be returned to the bankruptcy trustee, as it was made with misappropriated funds.

Legal Outlook and Investor Takeaway

As of now, Pleterski faces two very different legal dramas. Criminally, he has admitted guilt on the assault and unlawful entry charges and still must defend himself in the massive fraud and money-laundering trial scheduled for 2026. If convicted, he could face more than a decade in prison.

Civilly, bankruptcy and asset recovery proceedings continue as victims and creditors seek restitution. Regulators warn investors that Pleterski was never registered with Canadian securities authorities, and his case underscores the importance of verifying credentials before investing.

For crypto investors, the Aiden Pleterski saga is a stark reminder: if returns seem too good to be true, they probably are. The “Crypto King” brand that once dazzled on social media is now synonymous with fraud, lavish excess, and criminal charges.