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.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
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.570
