• A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for lying during a federal investigation.
• The case is linked to a crypto-related extortion scheme involving Adam Iza.
• Federal prosecutors said the sentence reflects efforts to hold public officials accountable.

A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to prison for lying to federal investigators in a crypto-related extortion case involving Adam Iza.

Prosecutors said the former deputy gave false statements during an investigation into the alleged scheme.

“Public officials who abuse their position will be held accountable,” prosecutors said.

Authorities alleged the case involved intimidation, unlawful searches and attempts to obtain cryptocurrency from…