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Russian Cybercrime Syndicates Suspected Behind $400 Million FTX Heist, U.S. Trio Merely Pawns in Global Scheme!

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On 18 January 2024, an indictment against three U.S. nationals—Robert Powell, Carter Rohn, and Emily Hernandez—shed light on a sophisticated cybercriminal operation. These individuals, accused of orchestrating a SIM Swap attack that led to the theft of $400 million in virtual currency from FTX, are believed to have been mere instruments in a broader scheme potentially orchestrated by Russian cybercrime groups.

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