US DOJ Sentenced 12 Crypto Home Robbers to 20 Years Jail-time
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has concluded a significant case involving a series of violent home invasions orchestrated to steal cryptocurrency, handing down sentences to 12 individuals who participated in the criminal enterprise.
However, the sentencing case underscores the escalating danger of digital crime, especially in cryptocurrency, where perpetrators use advanced techniques to take advantage of security flaws and prey on unsuspecting individuals.
According to the reports from the DOJ, The crimes, spanning multiple states, resulted in the theft of over $3.5 million in digital assets, showcasing the substantial financial gains sought by these perpetrators.
Department of Justice (DOJ) for their involvement in a string of violent home invasions targeting cryptocurrency, with the goal of stealing over $3.5 million.
Furthermore, the DOJ’s investigation revealed a meticulous plan involving SIM swapping, a technique that allows criminals to gain control of victims’ phone numbers. Nonetheless, this control, in turn, provided access to cryptocurrency accounts, paving the way for the home invasions.
According to the statement, St Felix and his accomplices, armed and ruthless, terrorized their victims. They would hold them at gunpoint, bind them with plastic ties, and force them to provide access to their computers and cryptocurrency exchange accounts.
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In a horrifying incident, a victim was held hostage for hours, subjected to repeated beatings, and ultimately abducted, only to be found 120 miles from his home. Moreover, the families of the victims held captive in their own homes, experienced unimaginable fear and trauma.
The perpetrators, acutely aware of the need to obfuscate their actions, laundered the stolen funds through anonymous cryptocurrencies, leveraging “instant exchanges” and decentralized finance platforms that did not conduct “know-your-customer” checks. Additionally, this demonstrated their understanding of the intricacies of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and their ability to exploit its inherent anonymity.
Nonetheless, the lengthy sentences handed down by the court, including a 20-year prison term for a key conspirator, reflect the gravity of the crimes committed.
