Crypto Scammer Loses $4.8 Million In Stolen Bitcoin To Another Group Of Thieves
Summary
Roughly 60 BTC, worth about $4.8 million at the time, reportedly stolen through an online task scam was later drained from hardware wallets. The incident surfaced amid reports of Ledger devices modified before sale through third-party channels. Investigators have not established that Ledger’s manufacturing systems were compromised; the company says the affected reseller devices were distinct from official-channel products. The case highlights risks from tampered devices and the importance of verifying wallet provenance and integrity.
