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Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme

CoinDesk·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme

Adam Iza, self-styled 'Godfather,' received a 6-year prison sentence for a $37 million Meta fraud scheme. The sentence runs concurrently with a 15-year term imposed last month for his role in an attempted bitcoin robbery. Iza's legal troubles highlight ongoing crackdowns on crypto-related crimes.

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