In a surprising twist of events 🔄, the hacker who swiped a whopping $68 million through a sneaky technique called “address poisoning” 🕵️♂️💻, reached out to the victim. In a gesture of partial remorse, the hacker sent back 51 ETH, which is about $153,800 💸, along with a note asking the victim to get in touch via Telegram 📲.
The digital paper trail 🧾 on Etherscan doesn’t lie; it shows the hacker’s message clear as day. “Please leave your Telegram, I will contact you,” the scammer penned not once, but twice, using the Input Data field of the Ethereum transaction as their notepad 📝.
This unexpected message popped up after the victim, on May 5, boldly asked for a big chunk of their money back. The 51 ETH is just a drop in the ocean 🌊, merely 4.2% of what they asked for.
The victim, standing at a crossroads, declared, “After this, there is no turning back.” They added a stark warning: “We both know that it is impossible to launder these funds. You will be traced.” 🔍
With a mix of hope and strategy, the victim offered the hacker a deal: keep 10% of the loot 💰 as a finder’s fee, but return the rest by May 6. The clock is ticking… ⏳