22-year-old pleads guilty in US' biggest Bitcoin theft; spent millions on cars & more

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What happened

A 22-year-old organized a scheme stealing over 4,100 Bitcoin from an investor.

The stolen cryptocurrency was then spent on luxury items and lavish experiences.

Investigators traced the digital trail through a missed IP address, leading to arrests.

Key facts

  • A 22-year-old organized a scheme stealing over 4,100 Bitcoin from an investor.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:50 UTC.

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