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Bitfinex Hacker, Ilya Lichtenstein ‘Razzlekhan’ Sentenced To 5 Years For Multi-Billion Theft

  • Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for orchestrating the Bitfinex cryptocurrency theft and money laundering.
  • The theft was a result of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, leading to the illegal transfer of 119,754 Bitcoins worth billions.
  • Lichtenstein used sophisticated hacking tools and conducted fraudulent transactions, while his wife Heather Morgan assisted in laundering the stolen funds.
  • The case highlights the severity of cybercrimes, the importance of digital security measures, and the ongoing efforts to combat cryptocurrency theft.

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