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A 22-year-old posed as Google and Gemini executives to steal $245 million in cryptocurrency. He pleaded guilty and spent lavishly on Ferraris, mansions, and high-end experiences before capture.
A 22-year-old posed as Google and Gemini executives to convince victims to transfer $245 million in cryptocurrency. He pleaded guilty and spent the stolen money on Ferraris, mansions, and luxury goods before being captured. The scale of the theft and the brazen spending afterward suggest a remarkably short window between success and apprehension.
The scam's simplicity is notable—impersonating tech executives rather than hacking systems. It worked because people trust verified contacts and move fast in business dealings. His spending pattern also matters: he didn't try to launder the money through complex channels but bought high-visibility assets, making him trivial to locate. The speed from crime to capture suggests law enforcement had little trouble following the money once they knew to look.
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