Comment
Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) – Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan, a California native, has been convicted for her involvement in one of the largest financial seizures in U.S. history. She is currently serving an 18-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Victorville Women’s Camp.Morgan, along with her husband, Ilya ‘Dutch’ Lichtenstein, was implicated in the theft of 119,000 bitcoins from the Bitfinex exchange in 2016. At the time of the theft, the bitcoins were valued at approximately $70 million.However, by the time of their arrest, the value of the stolen bitcoins had skyrocketed to over $4.5 billion, with their current worth exceeding $10 billion due to the surge in cryptocurrency values.Lichtenstein later confessed to being the hacker responsible for the cyberattack, while Morgan pleaded guilty to two money laundering conspiracy charges and conspiring to defraud the U.S. government.According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the couple used sophisticated money laundering techniques to conceal their actions. These included converting the stolen bitcoin into other cryptocurrencies and using fake identities to set up accounts on darknet markets and exchanges. The DOJ’s investigation ultimately led to the historic seizure of the stolen funds.Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison, while Morgan, known for her social media presence and rap career, began serving her 18-month sentence at Victorville on February 4, 2025.Morgan’s case recently gained renewed attention with the release of the Netflix documentary Biggest Heist Ever, which premiered in December 2024. Directed by Chris Smith, the film delves into the bizarre story of Morgan and Lichtenstein’s heist. However, Morgan has expressed dissatisfaction with her portrayal in the documentary.In late December 2024, Morgan took to her YouTube channel to address the ongoing media coverage surrounding the heist. In the video, she pushed back against what she described as “misconceptions” and stated that the portrayal of her role was unfair and inaccurate. In January, her attorneys sent cease-and-desist letters to Netflix and the documentary’s creators, claiming that her depiction in the film was misleading and defamatory.Despite her public defense, Morgan will continue to serve her 18-month sentence at FCI Victorville.To follow updates to this article and more, join our newsgroup on Facebook with over 175,000 members. Like our Facebook page, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.(Scroll Down To Comment)
Add Comment