Crypto Heist Hacker Sentenced: Cybersecurity Pro Behind Bars for $12M Swipe

Cyber heist turned comedy gold: Shakeeb Ahmed, once a cybersecurity whiz, now a $12 million crypto caper convict, bags a three-year “vacation” thanks to his digital sticky fingers. Who knew hacking could hack away at freedom too? #CryptoCaperConviction

Published: Added: April 12, 2024 at 9:53 amAssembled by: J J
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Well, it looks like cyber-heist mastermind Shakeeb Ahmed's crypto cookie jar just got smashed by the long arm of the law. Three years of jail time for swiping $12 million in digital doubloons? That's what we call a high-stakes game of "Capture the Flag" gone wrong. And remember, kids, when the loot is virtual, the cell bars are real!

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