From rogue cops to massive mining pool heists, the world of crypto crime is wild. Let's break down the latest dirt on police corruption and Bitcoin bandits.
Introduction: Crypto Crime Never Sleeps
The intersection of law enforcement and cryptocurrency has become a hotbed for both justice and, unfortunately, crime. From corrupt police officers pilfering digital assets to colossal Bitcoin heists targeting mining pools, the stories are as captivating as they are concerning. Let's dive into the underbelly of 'Police officer, BTC theft, crypto wallet' scenarios making headlines.
The Case of the Crypto-Crooked Cop
Back in the day, specifically around 2014, a British national named Thomas White was running Silk Road 2.0, a dark web marketplace that quickly gained notoriety after the original Silk Road was shut down. When authorities dismantled Silk Road 2.0, they seized 97 BTC from White, stashing it in a “retirement wallet.” Enter Paul Chowles, a 42-year-old crypto analyst for the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA). Chowles was the lead crypto analyst responsible for extracting and managing White’s cryptocurrency. His expertise was vital in tracing, securing and documenting these digital assets for law enforcement.
Chowles' role in White’s investigation gave him access and the opportunity to commit one of the NCA’s most significant internal thefts.
The LuBian Mining Pool Heist: A $14.5 Billion Nightmare
Fast forward to December 2020, and we have what's been dubbed the
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