Not even in the movies! Theft of 17 million in crypto... from a court in Marbella
In a plot worthy of a thriller, a judicial official in Marbella is accused of having stolen 17 million euros in cryptocurrencies seized from a criminal gang. The craziest part? He had direct access to the private keys of the wallets under judicial custody.
While the crypto winter seems to be melting away, some still see digital wallets as treasure chests... even if they are under state custody.
The good news: the assets were recovered by the police, and the responsible party is already facing charges of embezzlement and crimes against the administration.
The case leaves a great lesson for everyone in crypto: custody is key.
Do you trust your funds to third parties or keep your keys safe?
