Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing around 120,000 Bitcoin from the crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016.
Prosecutors highlighted Lichtenstein's attempts to hide his digital tracks by employing sophisticated laundering techniques, demonstrating his awareness of the illegal nature of his actions.
Heather Morgan, Lichtenstein's wife, who doubles as a rapper, also pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder monetary instruments and defraud the U.S., highlighting both defendants' deep involvement.
The Bitfinex hack was characterized by a complex series of over 2,000 transactions, showcasing Lichtenstein's technical abilities and intentional efforts to obfuscate the stolen funds.
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