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Hot Topic Overview
Overview
Two Los Angeles men recently pleaded guilty to attempting to steal over $100 million in cryptocurrency through a home invasion robbery. One of the men, who called himself the "Crypto Godfather," was aided by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy. The Deputy used his authority to illegally obtain search warrants and provide confidential information to help the "Crypto Godfather" carry out the crime. The pair had tracked a victim and attempted to steal their laptop but their plan was thwarted when the victim fired a gun. The "Crypto Godfather" is facing a maximum of 35 years in prison, while the Deputy could face 13 years.
Ace Hot Topic Analysis
Analysis
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a startling case involving two Los Angeles men who attempted to steal over $100 million in cryptocurrency through a home invasion robbery. One of the men, Adam Izhar, who referred to himself as the "Crypto Godfather," and the other, Eric Chase Saviedra, a deputy sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, both pleaded guilty to charges that included extortion, racketeering, and tax fraud. Saviedra abused his position by illegally obtaining search warrants and providing Izhar with confidential information about his "enemies" to help him commit crimes. They tracked the location of a victim and attempted to steal a laptop believed to contain $100 million in cryptocurrency, but the plan failed when the victim opened fire. Izhar faces a maximum of 35 years in prison, while Saviedra could face up to 13 years. This case exposes security risks in the cryptocurrency space and reveals potential corruption within law enforcement. It serves as a warning to be wary of risks in cryptocurrency transactions and to strengthen regulations in related fields.
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Classic Views
Cryptocurrency crime cases are frequent, and it is necessary to strengthen regulation and prevention.
Law enforcement officers involved in crime have exacerbated risks in the cryptocurrency field.
The storage security of cryptocurrencies cannot be ignored.
Criminals use technical means to commit crimes, and it is necessary to strengthen technical countermeasures.