A New York jury has found cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta guilty in a case tied to the 2021 theft of about $55 million from the now-defunct crypto trading platform Uranium Finance, according to Bloomberg-cited information carried by Techub. Prosecutors said Spalletta attacked the platform twice in 2021 and later used mixers including Tornado Cash to launder the proceeds. He now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for February 16 next year. Authorities also seized roughly $31 million in crypto assets from his residence, along with more than $3 million worth of rare Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards. The case disclosure added that he had spent more than $600,000 on an ancient Roman coin commemorating the assassination of Julius Caesar.
A New York jury has convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta in connection with the theft of about $55 million from Uranium Finance, the now-closed crypto trading platform, according to Bloomberg-cited information published by Techub.
Prosecutors said Spalletta carried out two attacks against Uranium Finance in 2021. They also accused him of laundering the stolen assets through mixers including Tornado Cash.
He faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. Sentencing is set for February 16 next year.
Law enforcement authorities said they seized about $31 million in crypto assets from his home, along with rare Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards valued at more than $3 million. The disclosure also said he had spent more than $600,000 on an ancient Roman coin commemorating the assassination of Julius Caesar.
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