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Crypto Thief Sentenced, High-Profile Hacks Surge

Crypto Thief Sentenced, High-Profile Hacks Surge

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20-year-old Marlon Ferro, known as GothFerrari, sentenced to 78 months in prison for crypto theft scheme, resulting in over $250 million in losses. Ferro, a Santa Ana, California resident, was part of a ring that operated from late 2023 to early 2025, spanning across multiple states and countries. The group engaged in phishing, money laundering, and even physically breaking into homes to steal hardware wallets. Ferro pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy charge and was ordered to pay $2.5 million in restitution. The FBI and IRS investigated the case. Crypto hacks surged in April 2025, with nearly $630 million stolen, highlighting the evolving nature of these threats.

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