Jonathan Spalletta convicted in $55 million crypto hack
Jurors said he laundered the proceeds through Tornado Cash and spent some on rare trading cards and historical artifacts, prosecutors said.
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Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market CapCybersecurity consultant found guilty of stealing $55M in crypto from Uranium Finance
The conviction highlights the vulnerabilities in DeFi systems and underscores the effectiveness of blockchain forensics in tracing illicit activities.
A Manhattan federal jury found Jonathan Spalletta guilty of computer fraud and money laundering in the case of the $53.3 million attack on Uranium Finance. The prosecution claimed that part of the funds went through Tornado Cash and ended up in collectible letters and other high-value items; now it is time to set the sentence.
Jury Convicts Uranium Finance Hacker Who Spent Crypto Loot on Pokemon Cards
A Manhattan federal jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta on Wednesday of computer fraud and money laundering over the 2021 Uranium Finance attacks. Inner City Press, reporting from the courthouse, said jurors returned guilty verdicts on both counts after beginning deliberations Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors accused Spalletta of draining roughly $53.3 million, laundering millions through Tornado […]
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