Andean Medjedovic is a Canadian mathematics prodigy accused by United States and European authorities of involvement in alleged cryptocurrency fraud and hacking schemes involving decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
Early Life
Andean 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. == Alleged Illegal activities ==
Alleged Illegal activities
Authorities allege that Medjedovic exploited vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms, including Indexed Finance and KyberSwap, resulting in approximately US$65 million in losses. == International movements ==
International movements
Medjedovic 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. == Arrest and release in Serbia ==
Arrest and release in Serbia
Medjedovic 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. == Attempt at Pardon ==
Attempt at Pardon
In March 2026, Medjedovic hired lobbying firm JM Burkman & Associates to campaign for a pardon via the firm’s contacts in the Trump administration. == References ==