A massive anti-money laundering action led the Israeli police to seize a total of 1071 Bitcoins. Fraud charges on more than 20,000 transactions were laid on Hilmi Git, a citizen of Hebron. He allegedly used Israeli credit cards to launder money through the Bitcoin network.
Massive fraud
Halmi Git has been charged with multiple offenses and fraud by credit card, the most coveted bait for committing multiple crimes . According to the police investigation, Git has accumulated 1,071 Bitcoins from 2008 to 2018, more than $ 8.5 million.
The accused allegedly managed a network of forums and websites used to provide information on how to orchestrate a series of computer crimes. The indictment states that such a forum provides stolen credit card information.
Access to the forum was free and users signed up for a premium paid subscription. Members purchased their "VIP," subscription to receive new credit card data. Fraudulent credit card transactions were subsequently cleared through Bitcoin.
Git feels no remorse
The Israeli citizen has also illegally sold mobile phones. According to rumors, after receiving payments in advance, he reportedly blocked his victim and published a false criticism about him. Halmi Git loudly proclaims her involvement in the crimes, without fear or shame by saying:
We are thieves, and if we can steal money, we will do it, no matter where, in Israel, the United States or even on the moon.Halmi Git could be detained long before the end of his trial because of the high risk of absconding. This measure was also taken to prevent him from "continuing the criminal activities perpetrated during the last ten years. "
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