Teen arrest: im admit say e do crypto scam of $13M Bitcoin by waka like Google/Trezor

One Canadian citizen, Trenton Richard Johnston, don knack guilty for one crypto fraud case wey involve social engineering wey prosecutors talk say dem steal about $13m. Authorities dey allege say Johnston and him co-conspirators dey pretend to be trusted brands like Google and Trezor to trick victims make dem drop account credentials and wallet access. The scheme target crypto holders for early 2024. One victim dem con make e believe say im Google email and Coinbase account don compromise, so dem carry about $41,000 worth of ETH. Later, one person for California dem entice as “Google” and “Trezor” reps and tell am attackers dey try access im crypto wallet, after that the group clear roughly $13m in Bitcoin. Prosecutors still talk say about $1.2m na how dem spend for two months on luxury cars, private jet travel, one North Miami rental property, airline tickets, and jewelry. Case begin scatter in March after Johnston stop for speeding as e dey drive Rolls-Royce; investigators then seize devices and notes. As part of him cooperation, Johnston hand over 53.16 BTC and 275.23 ETH (about $3.7m for current prices). Prosecutors ask for 51–63 months prison and dismissal of wire-fraud charges wey get longer possible penalties. One co-defendant, Brandon Tardibone, dey face recommended 27–33 months. For crypto traders, this crypto fraud show say risk dey steady for wallet access because people dey impersonate others. No expect direct macro market signal, but make una sabi say attention go increase for phishing, account takeover, and operational security around exchange and wallet workflows.