**"Teen Hacker Steals $24M in Crypto—Then Loses It All"**
At **15**, Ellis Pinsky masterminded the **biggest SIM swap heist ever**, stealing **$24M** from a crypto investor. His spree? **Rolexes, escorts, and VIP clubs.**
### **The Hack**
Ellis’s crew **bribed telecom workers**, hijacked the victim’s phone, and drained his crypto. They almost cracked a **$900M Ethereum wallet**—but settled for **$24M instead.**
### **The Downfall**
- **Bought a $100K Rolex** (hid it under his bed)
- **Teammates stole $1.5M & threatened hits**
- **FBI caught his partner after dumb tweets**
### **Where Is He Now?**
Too young for jail, Ellis **returned most of the money**—but got **sued for $22M**. Now, he’s at **NYU**, studying CS, claiming he’s **done with crime.**
**One question:** Can he ever escape his past?
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