As a seasoned observer of the digital world and its ever-evolving landscape, I must say that the story of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, the so-called ‘Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde’, is nothing short of intriguing. Having followed the rise and fall of various online scams and cybercrimes, I can’t help but be captivated by their audacious heist.
A fresh documentary titled “Biggest Heist Ever” is coming to Netflix, delving into one of the largest Bitcoin heists ever recorded.
In the movie, the tale of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan – a duo who were charged with washing Bitcoin from a digital currency exchange and famously referred to as ‘Bitcoin’s Bonnie and Clyde’ due to their marital status – is explored and analyzed.
According to Netflix, the plot continues to grow more peculiar, and it’s helmed by Chris Smith – a director you might recognize from his past Netflix documentary titled Fyre.
Who is Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, and where are they now? Keep reading for the most recent updates.
Who are Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan?
Ilya Lichtenstein hails from Russia but now resides in the U.S., where he operates as an entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor.
Heather Morgan, who is married to Lichtenstein, owns a business and writes columns, additionally known by the pseudonym Razzlekhan in her rap profession.
Back in 2016, Ilya Lichtenstein managed to break into the digital currency platform, Bitfinex, and made off with about 120,000 bitcoins, equivalent to roughly $70 million when the crime was committed.
He laundered the cryptocurrency with the help of Morgan.
After the robbery, the pair allegedly used multiple advanced methods to clean their ill-gotten gains, such as creating fake identities to establish online accounts, as reported by the United States Department of Justice.
The process goes on to explain: “Using computer software for automated transactions, funneling pilfered money into numerous darknet marketplaces and cryptocurrency trading platforms, and subsequently withdrawing the funds. Furthermore, this involves switching bitcoin to other types of cryptocurrencies in a technique called ‘chain hopping’.
“Stashing some ill-gotten gains in cryptocurrency blending platforms; employing U.S.-based commercial accounts to make Lichtenstein’s and Morgan’s banking operations appear legitimate; and converting a part of the pilfered assets into gold bullion.
Where are Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan now?
On the 15th of November, 2024, Ilya Lichtenstein received a sentence of five years imprisonment in the United States, due to his involvement in laundering cryptocurrencies that had been stolen.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and carrying out the hack.
Since his apprehension in February 2022, Lichtenstein has been incarcerated. He has acknowledged full accountability for the crimes he committed and expressed a desire to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to make amends in whatever manner possible.
In the meantime, Morgan admitted her guilt for conspiring to launder money, and she was given a sentence of 18 months in prison.
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