Doctor caught red-handed: How the FBI cracked a Bitcoin murder plot
The post Doctor caught red-handed: How the FBI cracked a Bitcoin murder plot appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR Georgia-based physician Dr. James Wan pleads guilty to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot using Bitcoin via the dark web. Wan attempted to hire a hitman to stage a carjacking accident to kill his girlfriend but failed in execution due to incorrect Bitcoin transactions. Despite multiple attempts and $16,000 in Bitcoin, the FBI thwarted the plan, and Wan is now awaiting federal sentencing in January 2024. Dr. James Wan, a Georgia-based physician, pled guilty to charges of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot via the dark web. Using Bitcoin to conduct transactions, Wan believed he was operating under the shield of anonymity that the cryptocurrency often provides. This grim plot aimed to assassinate his girlfriend through a contrived carjacking scenario. However, the operation unraveled before any harm could be done, thanks to vigilant law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed that Wan’s venture into the dark web commenced in April 2022. He meticulously gathered details, from his girlfriend’s social media information to specifics about her vehicle. Moreover, to seal the deal, Wan pledged multiple Bitcoin payments totaling approximately $24,200. How it went wrong for Dr. Wan Initially, Dr. Wan transferred a 50% down payment, equivalent to around $8,000 in Bitcoin, to an escrow wallet. Unfortunately for him, the transaction faltered as the funds reached an incorrect address. Undeterred, he transferred another $8,000 a week later to ensure the operation’s continuation. Additionally, Wan became restless, probing the marketplace’s forum with questions about the timeline and progress of his grim request. Although he thought he was taking all the necessary steps for a faultless plan, his endeavor faced a crucial obstacle. His inquiries and transactions did not go unnoticed. Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, lauded the exceptional work of her team in averting this heinous plot, ensuring that Wan…
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TLDR Georgia-based physician Dr. James Wan pleads guilty to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot using Bitcoin via the dark web. Wan attempted to hire a hitman to stage a carjacking accident to kill his girlfriend but failed in execution due to incorrect Bitcoin transactions. Despite multiple attempts and $16,000 in Bitcoin, the FBI thwarted the plan, and Wan is now awaiting federal sentencing in January 2024. Dr. James Wan, a Georgia-based physician, pled guilty to charges of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot via the dark web. Using Bitcoin to conduct transactions, Wan believed he was operating under the shield of anonymity that the cryptocurrency often provides. This grim plot aimed to assassinate his girlfriend through a contrived carjacking scenario. However, the operation unraveled before any harm could be done, thanks to vigilant law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed that Wan’s venture into the dark web commenced in April 2022. He meticulously gathered details, from his girlfriend’s social media information to specifics about her vehicle. Moreover, to seal the deal, Wan pledged multiple Bitcoin payments totaling approximately $24,200. How it went wrong for Dr. Wan Initially, Dr. Wan transferred a 50% down payment, equivalent to around $8,000 in Bitcoin, to an escrow wallet. Unfortunately for him, the transaction faltered as the funds reached an incorrect address. Undeterred, he transferred another $8,000 a week later to ensure the operation’s continuation. Additionally, Wan became restless, probing the marketplace’s forum with questions about the timeline and progress of his grim request. Although he thought he was taking all the necessary steps for a faultless plan, his endeavor faced a crucial obstacle. His inquiries and transactions did not go unnoticed. Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, lauded the exceptional work of her team in averting this heinous plot, ensuring that Wan…
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