Big news! A woman working for a company that handles money for a cryptocurrency exchange called Bybit stole a HUGE amount of money – over $5.7 million!
She did this by secretly changing computer files to send money to her own accounts. She used the stolen money to buy fancy things like a penthouse apartment, a Mercedes-Benz, and lots of designer clothes. This is a reminder that even in the world of crypto, it's important to be honest and trustworthy.
- A woman tricked her company into sending her millions of dollars.
- She used the money to buy expensive things.
- She was caught and sent to jail for almost 10 years!
| What happened | Details |
|---|---|
| Money stolen | Over $5.7 million (mostly cryptocurrency) |
| Time of theft | May-August 2022 |
| Jail sentence | 9 years and 11 months |
| Money recovered | About $1.24 million |
