Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early After Bitfinex Hack Conviction
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The report covers the early release of Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for his role in the August 2016 Bitfinex hack that used a multisignature withdrawal vulnerability to steal 119,754 BTC. It outlines the laundering operation (wallets, mixers, conversions, and gift-card purchases tied to his wife Heather Morgan), the recovery of roughly 94,000 BTC by authorities, their 2022 arrests and 2023 guilty pleas, and recent sentencing and confinement details including Morgan's shorter sentence and release.
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