The US Prosecutor’s Office recommends sentencing Ilya Lichtenstein, the organizer of the $6 billion cyber heist from the Bitfinex platform, to five years in prison. His wife, Heather Morgan, will receive 18 months in prison for helping launder the stolen funds.
The actions of the couple caused serious damage to trust in the crypto industry, revealing its security vulnerabilities. Prosecutors emphasize the need for strict punishment to prevent similar crimes in the future.
Lichtenstein used sophisticated methods to cover his tracks, including crypto exchanges and the dark web. The sentence will be handed down in November, and the case has sparked discussions on strengthening security measures in the crypto sphere.
