Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $ 300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency wallet hack. Using advanced hacking techniques, the group allegedly stole the bitcoin and now face potential sentences of …
Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering
Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $ 300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $ 92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase …
Queens Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman With Cryptocurrency on Dark Web
A Queens woman, Yue Zhou, has been indicted on charges of murder for hire, following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York. Zhou allegedly used a dark web site to solicit a hitman, offering cryptocurrency, cash, and sexual favors. Murder for Hire via Dark Web The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a premier […]