US Brothers Charged For Pulling Off A $25 Million Crypto Heist In 12 Seconds

5/22/2024 2:26:52 PM

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Two brothers, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, who attended one of the top U.S. universities, have been
accused of stealing $25 million worth of crypto
in a mere 12 seconds. They both face charges of money laundering and wire fraud. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this alleged theft is unprecedented.

The brothers, who reportedly studied at MIT, are said to have executed their scheme in April last year. Lisa Monaco, the U.S. Deputy AG, stated that the brothers used a sophisticated and cutting-edge method to steal $25 million in Ethereum, planning the operation for months but...

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