New York Couple Accused of Laundering $4.5 Billion of Crypto Enter Plea Agreement with Federal Prosecutors
According to court documents, a New York couple, Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, have reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the alleged laundering of $4.5 billion of crypto related to the 2016 hacking of the Bitfinex exchange. Lichtenstein and Morgan are scheduled to attend a plea hearing early next month. The court documents state that the couple conspired with others, both known and unknown, to commit the crimes.
Key Points:
– Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan have entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
– The couple is accused of laundering $4.5 billion of crypto linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
– They are set to attend a plea hearing in the near future.
– The court documents mention that the couple conspired with others, both known and unknown.
– Heather Morgan, also known as “Razzlekhan,” was previously arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
Earlier this month, Bitfinex announced that they had recovered $312,000 in cash and nearly $2,000 worth of Bitcoin Cash from the 2016 hack.
Hot Take:
The plea agreement between Ilya Lichtenstein, Heather Morgan, and federal prosecutors marks a significant development in the case involving the alleged laundering of $4.5 billion of crypto. This agreement could lead to further revelations about the extent of the hacking and the involvement of other individuals. As the case progresses, it will be interesting to see how the court handles the classified national security information that has been mentioned in the protective order.
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