In a groundbreaking judicial decision, a 34-year-old ex-security engineer named Shakeeb Ahmed was given a three-year prison sentence. This case represents the first successful prosecution for hacking smart contracts, resulting in the theft of approximately $12 million from two decentralized cryptocurrency platforms.
A former security engineer named Shakeeb Ahmed was recently given a three-year prison sentence after successfully hacking into the decentralized platforms of two cryptocurrency exchanges, resulting in the theft of more than $12 million in digital assets.
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In a significant step forward for combating cybercrimes in the blockchain industry, the Southern District of New York passed a sentence against Ahmed. In addition to serving time in prison, Ahmed must relinquish around $12.3 million and pay back $5 million as restitution.
In this instance, the judiciary is emphasizing its commitment to combating complex financial crimes, preventing technology from serving as a protective shield for illicit activities.
At the court hearing, Ahmed apologized for straying from ethical standards during the pandemic. He admitted to misusing his technical skills in an unacceptable way. His actions betrayed the trust of the digital finance community. This sentence acts as a strong warning to anyone who might consider abusing their expertise in the rapidly developing crypto world, with its severe penalties.
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2024-04-12 21:40