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Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, pleaded guilty to leading the theft of over $240 million in bitcoin from a Washington D.C. resident and using the proceeds for a lavish spending spree.
Marlon Ferro has been jailed for his role in a US$250 million crypto theft ring, which was allegedly led by Singaporean Malone Lam, for whom Ferro also arranged luxury handbag purchases.
Authorities are investigating alleged cryptocurrency fraudsters, including ringleader Malone Lam, who reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on nightlife immediately after stealing $240 million in Bitcoin.
A lawyer for Malone Lam has indicated that significant progress has been made in the crypto heist case, though no update was provided on the status of plea deal discussions.
Malone Lam allegedly used a social engineering attack to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin, then blew millions on Lamborghinis, nightclubs and mansions.
Evan Tangeman was sentenced to 70 months in jail for his role in a US crypto theft ring. Prosecutors stated he was well rewarded for his criminal conduct, including receiving a Lamborghini Urus purchased by co-defendant Malone Lam.