On-chain detective ZachXBT has uncovered details of a daring $4.3 million crypto heist that took place in June 2024.
The investigation points to a UK-based individual, Faris Ali, also known as Zay or Tommy, as a key suspect in the elaborate scheme that blended high-tech data breaches with old-fashioned home invasion.
1/ An investigation into Faris Ali (Zay/Tommy) from the UK and his alleged involvement in robbing an X user out of $4.3M in June 2024 during a home invasion as the result of a crypto data breach. pic.twitter.com/aaFKSkeFdA
— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) October 10, 2024
ZachXBT outlines details of a crypto robbery
The victim, who shared their ordeal on social media platform X on June 18, 2024, reported being forced to transfer $4.3 million to two specific addresses during a home invasion. ZachXBT’s investigation uncovered chat logs between the alleged perpetrators, revealing a meticulously planned operation.
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According to the exposed messages, the suspects posed as delivery drivers to gain access to the victim’s residence. Photos shared in the chat logs show the conspirators outside the victim’s door, dressed in delivery uniforms, moments before the robbery.
What sets this case apart is the sophisticated planning that preceded the physical attack. The investigation suggests that the robbery was made possible by a crypto data breach, highlighting the dangerous convergence of digital vulnerabilities and real-world crime.
Adding another layer to the story, ZachXBT revealed that Faris Ali had a prior criminal record, having shared a picture of his bail document with friends on Telegram.
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This incident serves as a stark warning to the crypto community about the importance of operational security.
