Estonian co-founders of HashFlare, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, have been instructed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to leave the U.S. immediately, contradicting a court order. The DHS warned of potential law enforcement actions if they do not comply, despite a previous court order to stay in King County, Washington. The attorneys for Potapenko and Turõgin are working with DHS to extend their stay in the U.S. The founders, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud, are facing potential deportation. The lawyers expressed concerns about wrongful deportations and highlighted the defendants' compliance with bond conditions. The plea deal includes forfeiting $400 million in assets. Sentencing is set for August 14, with the attorneys prepared to request a hearing if the DHS issue persists. The founders' lawyers emphasize their clients' cooperation and hope the judge, not DHS, will decide their fate. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news