# Пов'язані статті щодо Brooklyn DA

Coinbase Rep Scam: Brooklyn DA Charges Man In $16M Fraud Case – Details

A Brooklyn man, Ronald Spektor, has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $16 million phishing scam by posing as a Coinbase representative. From April 2023 to December 2024, he contacted users, falsely claiming their assets were at risk, and directed them to transfer funds to a wallet he controlled. Approximately 100 victims were identified across the U.S., with individual losses reaching up to $1 million. Spektor laundered the stolen crypto through mixers and gambling sites. He faces 31 counts, including grand larceny and money laundering, and is being held on $2.5 million bail. Authorities have seized $505,000 in assets so far. Coinbase collaborated in the investigation, aiding in identifying the perpetrator and assisting law enforcement. The Brooklyn DA emphasized a continued commitment to combating cryptocurrency fraud.

bitcoinist12/21 17:03