Munzir HakimiArrests in $243 Million Crypto Heist
Introduction
Two suspects have been apprehended for their involvement in a staggering $243 million cryptocurrency theft targeting a Genesis creditor. The arrests followed an intense investigation led by blockchain investigator ZachXBT, with over $9 million of the stolen funds already frozen.
Sophisticated Social Engineering
The criminals employed advanced social engineering techniques, posing as representatives from Google and Gemini. They tricked the victim into resetting their two-factor authentication (2FA) and transferring funds to a compromised wallet. The stolen assets were then laundered through multiple cryptocurrency exchanges.
Key Evidence Uncovered
Investigators discovered that part of the stolen funds was used to purchase luxury items like cars and designer clothing. A critical mistake by one of the culprits—sharing an address linked to these purchases—provided essential evidence leading to their capture.
“An investigation into how Greavys (Malone Iam), Wiz (Veer Chetal), and Box (Jeandiel Serrano) stole $243M from a single person last month… helped lead to multiple arrests and millions frozen.” — ZachXBT (@zachxbt)
Conclusion
Authorities conducted raids in Miami and Los Angeles, resulting in two arrests. Millions have been frozen, with some already returned to the victim.
