Ex-Girlfriend of LA ‘Godfather’ to Plead Guilty in $2.6M Tax Fraud Bombshell
In a stunning turn of events, Iris Ramaya Au, the ex-girlfriend of notorious cryptocurrency fraudster Adam Iza—self-styled as “The Godfather”—has agreed to plead guilty to federal tax charges tied to a staggering $2.6 million fraud case. The U.S. Department of Justice dropped the bombshell on March 5, 2025, revealing Au’s role in a sprawling criminal operation that’s rocked the crypto world. At 35, Au now faces up to three years behind bars for failing to report millions in ill-gotten gains linked to Iza’s schemes.
Court documents paint a wild picture: from 2020 to 2023, Au allegedly set up shell companies and bank accounts at Iza’s direction, funneling dirty money like a seasoned pro. The cash—over $2.6 million—came from Iza’s fraudulent ventures, including a jaw-dropping $37 million scam involving manipulated Facebook ad accounts. While Iza, 24, lived large—splashing $10 million on luxury getaways and scooping up $16 million in crypto—Au played her part, hiding the loot from the IRS. Her guilty plea to filing a false tax return marks a dramatic fall from grace.
Iza, arrested in September 2024, already pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy, wire fraud, and tax evasion. He’s staring down a potential 35-year sentence, a brutal end to his reign as a crypto kingpin. Together, the duo’s exploits read like a Hollywood script—extortion, fraud, and a lavish lifestyle funded by deceit. Prosecutors say Iza even used his Zort trading platform as a front for large-scale cons.
Au’s plea deal is set to be formalized soon in a Los Angeles federal court, leaving the crypto community buzzing. How deep does this rabbit hole go? For now, the “Godfather’s” ex is flipping the script, trading her freedom for a shot at leniency. Stay tuned—this saga’s far from over.