U.S. Government Seeks 18-Month Prison Sentence for 'Crocodile of Wall Street' in Major Cryptocurrency Heist Case

The U.S. government is pushing for an 18-month prison sentence for rapper Heather Morgan. She pleaded guilty to a money-laundering conspiracy tied to one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists ever.

Morgan, who calls herself the “Crocodile of Wall Street,” has been cooperating with authorities. This cooperation is part of a plea deal she made last year.

In a court filing on Wednesday, prosecutors highlighted her “substantial assistance” to the investigation. They claim she helped her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, hide stolen cryptocurrency after he hacked the Bitfinex exchange back in 2016.

This case has drawn significant attention. It raises important questions about cryptocurrency security and the legal implications of such actions.