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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Akshay Puri

How A Lamborghini Ambush Exposed A $245 Million Bitcoin Plot Linked To Crypto's 'Godfather'

Adam Iza, aka 'The Godfather', has pleaded guilty to crypto conspiracy, fraud, and more, amid luxury living and legal battles. (Credit: freepik)

A quiet road in Connecticut became the centre of an extraordinary criminal investigation that would eventually stretch from Miami nightclubs to a luxury mansion in California.

What began as a violent daylight kidnapping attempt involving a Lamborghini SUV soon uncovered alleged links to a $245 million Bitcoin theft, a self-styled crypto mogul known as 'The Godfather', and a growing web of federal criminal cases. This week, California cryptocurrency entrepreneur Adam Iza admitted his role in the kidnapping conspiracy, bringing fresh attention to a case that has captured headlines across the US.

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