Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to five years for Bitfinex crypto theft scheme

Ilya Lichtenstein, who hacked into Bitfinex in 2016, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a scheme that involved laundering billions in stolen Bitcoin. His wife, Heather Morgan, received an 18-month sentence. The couple laundered approximately $4.5 billion in Bitcoin, using fake identities and shell companies to hide their activities. Their scheme was uncovered when Morgan used stolen funds to buy Walmart vouchers, leading to police investigation. Their story will be featured in the Netflix documentary "Biggest Heist Ever," set to stream on December 6, 2024.