Federal prosecutors have charged the owner of a crypto company in a case involving cryptocurrency fraud, bribery, and corrupt law enforcement officials. Adam Iza, who operated the Zort crypto trading platform, allegedly amassed wealth through shell companies, spent it on luxuries, and failed to report tens of millions of dollars in income taxes. According to an FBI affidavit filed in an LA federal court, Iza also paid three Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies to unlawfully obtain search warrants and access police data. Referred to as Ahmed Faiq and 'The Godfather,' Iza reportedly boasted about paying the deputies up to $280,000 monthly. The complaint details a campaign of intimidation and harassment against a victim identified as 'E.Z.,' including the use of sensitive law enforcement data. Iza faces charges of conspiracy against rights and tax evasion for concealing millions of dollars in income. Both Iza's lawyer and the LASD have yet to comment on the allegations. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news