Bitcoin Magazine Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty The 22-year-old criminal ringleader led one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. history. This post Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
"If you build a cybercrime empire, we will find you, dismantle your operation, and hold you accountable," said US Attorney Pirro.
US prosecutors said Lam organized an international network that targeted cryptocurrency holders through social engineering and home break-ins.
Malone Lam pleaded guilty for his role in leading an international "social engineering" scheme, stealing $245 million worth in cryptocurrency.
