Private Investigator Faces Off Against Expert Money Launderers in Hunt for $600M Stolen in Biggest Crypto Theft

Hackers stole $600 million in cryptocurrency from the online game Axie Infinity.
Private investigator Erin Plante was hired to track down the stolen funds.
Erin faced off against expert money launderers trying to hide the funds.
The investigation raised concerns at high government levels about nuclear security.
It was the biggest crypto theft in history at $600 million.

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FBI Identifies Lazarus Group Behind Stake․com's $41M Theft

The FBI has warned the public about the recent crypto casino heist conducted by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacker group, who stole $41 million from Stake.com, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures and international collaboration.