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California crypto mogul ‘The Godfather’ pleads guilty in bold kidnapping plot over $245M bitcoin heist

California crypto mogul ‘The Godfather’ pleads guilty in bold kidnapping plot over $245M bitcoin heist

A California cryptocurrency mogul who dubbed himself “The Godfather” has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the violent, broad-daylight kidnapping of a Connecticut couple. 

The high-profile abduction was a targeted attempt to seize a portion of a massive $245 million Bitcoin fortune stolen by the couple’s son, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut.

What we know:

Adam Iza, 25, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, officials said.

The case stems from an August 25, 2024, incident where Sushil and Radhika Chetal were rear-ended in their Lamborghini SUV near Danbury High School in Connecticut. 

A group of men forced the couple into a white van, beat Sushil…

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