Australian authorities have seized over $4.5 million in luxury assets linked to Shane Stephen Duffy, a 32-year-old hacker from Queensland with a history of cyber crimes. The confiscated items, including a mansion and cryptocurrency, were seized under proceeds of crime laws following a long investigation into Duffy's criminal activities. The assets were deemed inconsistent with any legitimate income, highlighting the ongoing efforts by the AFP's Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce to combat such illegal activities. The case dates back to Duffy's earlier conviction for hacking Riot Games in 2014, showcasing a persistent timeline of cybercrime involvement.
Luxury assets worth over $4.5 million linked to Queensland hacker Shane Duffy have been forfeited after a lengthy investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber crimes.
The AFP's Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce seized numerous luxury items, including Bitcoin and a beachfront mansion, citing proceeds of crime laws for their actions.
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