A Florida man was convicted by a federal jury for planning a violent robbery of cryptocurrency! !
1. Background of the incident
The incident involved a Florida man named Remy St Felix, who led a robbery gang and planned and carried out a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. These robberies took place in multiple areas including North Carolina, Florida, Texas and New York, targeting cryptocurrency holders.
2. Case process
In April 2023, St Felix and his accomplices broke into a victim's home, threatened with guns and forced the victim to transfer more than $150,000 in cryptocurrency. In July 2023, St Felix was arrested by the FBI on his way to New York for another home invasion.
3. Conviction and sentencing
St Felix was convicted by a federal jury of nine counts, including conspiracy, kidnapping, Hobbs law robbery and wire fraud. He will be sentenced on September 11, 2024, and faces a minimum of 7 years in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment.
IV. Investigation and Prosecution
The case was jointly investigated and prosecuted by the FBI Charlotte Field Office and the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). This incident once again highlights the security risks in cryptocurrency transactions and how criminals use technology to conduct illegal activities.
V. Numbers and Information
The amount of cryptocurrency involved is more than $150,000. St Felix faces a minimum sentence of 7 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
