A 19-year-old Hayward teen, Malik Doost, has pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy in connection with the largest cryptocurrency heist in US history, totaling $246 million. - Doost was arrested in May 2025 after returning from the UAE and is under home detention in Hayward.
- He faces up to 11 years in prison; at least 11 other crew members have pleaded guilty. - The group used private jets, Ferraris, and luxury travel to launder stolen funds.
- Leader Gabriel Lam was arrested but not yet convicted; he allegedly continued directing operations from jail.