Security· ★★★· neutral· October 29, 02:49

Miami court sentences man over $13M Bitcoin theft scheme

—Johnston surrendered 53.16 BTC and 275.23 ETH, worth about $3.8 million
—One victim lost 185 BTC after calls impersonating Google and Trezor
—Prosecutors estimated total losses above $13 million
—He pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and was sentenced to time served

Why it matters: The case underscores how social engineering and fake support calls remain a major channel for retail crypto theft.