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Crypto Heist Crew Gets Caught | Charlotte News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Summary
A crew of reckless young cats pulled off a jaw-dropping $240 million crypto heist, then spent it like it was Monopoly money—sports cars, private jets, Miami mansions, and one guy dropping $569K in a single LA club night. Their wild party lasted a month before the feds caught up, thanks to a sloppy IP address that led them straight to a luxury rental. With 18 charged and Malone Lam expected to plead guilty (and face 14+ years), this case exposes how crypto scams are exploding while regulators stay asleep—and why these kids got schooled. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fab79f5e976bcd36