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22-Year-Old Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Massive $245M Bitcoin Heist

Cointribune·September 10, 2026·1 min read
22-Year-Old Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Massive $245M Bitcoin Heist

Malone Lam, 22, pleaded guilty to leading a crypto crime ring that stole $245 million, including 4,100 bitcoin. The massive heist marks one of the largest digital asset thefts. Lam now faces sentencing for his role in orchestrating the scheme.

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