Adam Iza2026-06-03 20:00:49California Crypto Executive Adam Iza Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Plot Tied to $245M Bitcoin TheftAdam Iza, the former head of crypto trading firm Zort, has pleaded guilty to an attempted kidnapping linked to Veer Chetal's theft of 4,100 bitcoins. Iza also admitted to stealing over $37 million from Meta through fraudulent access, and federal prosecutors are seeking at least 14 years in prison.550
Crypto Crime2026-06-03 19:00:49Crypto Executive Adam Iza Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Plot Tied to $245 Million Bitcoin TheftAdam Iza, a California-based cryptocurrency executive, has admitted to orchestrating a foiled kidnapping attempt aimed at accessing part of the $245 million bitcoin stolen by Veer Chetal. Iza also confessed to defrauding Meta of over $37 million through unauthorized account access, and now faces a minimum 14-year prison sentence.590
Adam Iza2026-06-03 15:54:12California Crypto ‘Godfather’ Pleads Guilty to Kidnap Plot in $245M Bitcoin Heist, Admits $37M Meta FraudAdam Iza, a California crypto executive who called himself the ‘Godfather,’ pleaded guilty to plotting the kidnapping of the parents of Veer Chetal, the mastermind behind a $245 million Bitcoin theft. Iza also admitted to stealing over $37 million from Meta through fraudulent access to business manager accounts. Federal prosecutors are seeking at least 14 years in prison.580
Adam Iza2026-06-03 18:00:50California Crypto Executive Adam Iza Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Conspiracy Tied to $245M Bitcoin HeistCalifornia crypto executive Adam Iza has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a kidnapping conspiracy targeting the parents of Veer Chetal, linked to a $245 million Bitcoin theft. Iza also admitted to defrauding Meta of over $37 million, with federal prosecutors seeking at least 14 years in prison.610
Adam Iza2026-06-03 17:00:50California Crypto Executive Adam Iza Admits Kidnap Plot Tied to $245M Bitcoin HeistCalifornia crypto executive Adam Iza pleaded guilty to orchestrating a kidnapping attempt against the parents of Veer Chetal, who was involved in a $245 million bitcoin theft. Iza also admitted to stealing over $37 million from Meta, with prosecutors seeking at least 14 years in prison.500
Bitcoin theft2026-06-03 15:54:12Mastermind in $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Case Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping PlotCalifornia crypto figure Adam Iza pleaded guilty Monday to plotting the kidnapping of Veer Chetal's parents, a crime linked to a $245 million Bitcoin theft. Iza also admitted to defrauding Meta of over $37 million; prosecutors seek at least 14 years in prison.580
