LIVEAn Indian citizen, Chirag Tomar, admitted guilt in a U.S. court for orchestrating a $9.5 million crypto heist by creating a fake Coinbase website. ๐ฑ๐ฐ Tomar, 30, was apprehended at Atlanta airport in December 2023, facing charges of wire fraud and money laundering with a potential 20-year sentence. ๐โ๏ธ Initially flagged by Seamus Hughes of CourtWatch, Tomar tricked users into giving up their Coinbase login info through a spoofed Coinbase Pro site, defrauding over 542 victims from June 2021 to late 2023. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ป Court documents revealed Tomar's sloppy trail, including using his real name in emails, maintaining victim spreadsheets, and searching for scam methods. ๐๐ผ Despite impending sentencing, Tomar flaunted his stolen wealth, indulging in luxury watches, cars, and global travel. ๐โ๏ธ Stay alert in the digital realmโyour security is paramount. ๐๐ก -Professor Mende signing off!
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