'Razzlekhan' Sentenced to 18 Months Over $10.8 Billion Bitcoin Heist
Heather Morgan, known as Razzlekhan, has been sentenced to 18 months in a U.S. federal prison for her involvement in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which resulted in the theft of $10.8 billion worth of Bitcoin. This sentencing occurred in a D.C. courtroom, while her husband Ilya Lichtenstein, who played a pivotal role in orchestrating the hack and laundering the stolen Bitcoin, was sentenced earlier. The couple was arrested in early 2022, with most of the stolen Bitcoin later recovered. Following their arrests, they agreed to forfeit all assets linked to the crime, including gold coins bought with the stolen funds. While Lichtenstein was seen as the primary actor in the scheme, Morgan gained significant public attention due to her background as a rapper and social media influencer. The criminal drama surrounding them has attracted media interest, including plans for a feature film about Morgan's life.
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