Arrests Made Following $243 Million Bitcoin Heist
On August 19, 2024, cybercriminals stole 4,064 bitcoins (valued at $243 million) from a single victim through a sophisticated social engineering attack, impersonating Google and Gemini support staff and using AnyDesk remote desktop software to obtain private keys. ZachXBT, an independent crypto detective, identified the three main perpetrators: Malone
