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'Razzlekhan' Should Get 18 Months in Prison Over Bitfinex Hack Role, Say Feds

Heather Morgan, also known as "Razzlekhan," faces a recommended 18-month prison sentence for her involvement in laundering 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016. Despite her early acceptance of responsibility, prosecutors highlighted her attempts to obstruct justice during the investigation.

Heather Morgan, also known as "Razzlekhan," faces a recommended 18-month prison sentence for her involvement in laundering 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016. Despite her early acceptance of responsibility, prosecutors highlighted her attempts to obstruct justice during the investigation.

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