Crypto Heist: DOJ Charges Canadian Fugitive

Canadian Hacker Charged in $65M DeFi Exploit, Remains Fugitive

• A Canadian hacker allegedly stole $65 million from two decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
• The hacker exploited vulnerabilities in the DeFi platforms to execute the theft.
• Funds were laundered through cryptocurrency mixers, according to prosecutors.
• The U.S. Department of Justice announced the unsealing of a five-count criminal indictment.
• The announcement was made by a federal court in New York on February 3.

A Canadian hacker is accused of exploiting vulnerabilities in two DeFi platforms to steal $65 million, with funds laundered through crypto mixers. The individual remains at large following a five-count indictment unsealed by a New York federal court.