"Breaking: Hacker Returns $153,800 to Victim After $68 Million Theft!
In a surprising turn of events, the hacker behind the $68 million Ethereum theft has returned 51 ETH (~$153,800) to the victim, along with a message to contact them on Telegram. The communication, confirmed by on-chain data on Etherscan, occurred after the victim requested a significant portion of the stolen funds on May 5th.
The hacker, using the Input Data field in the Ethereum transaction, wrote, "Please leave your Telegram, I will contact you," twice to the victim. This gesture comes after the victim warned the hacker about the impossibility of laundering the funds, implying that tracing was inevitable.
In a plea to the hacker, the victim urged them to keep 10% of the stolen amount and return the rest by May 6th, setting a deadline for further restitution. This move marks a dramatic twist in the high-stakes crypto theft, leaving many wondering about the hacker's next move.
Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds!