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Netflix’s new documentary, Biggest Heist Ever, dives into the jaw-dropping tale of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan—dubbed the “Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde”—and their involvement in the largest cryptocurrency heist in history. The documentary, which premiered on December 6, 2024, recounts their role in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, where Lichtenstein used advanced tools to steal 120,000 Bitcoins, then worth $70 million. By the time they were apprehended in 2022, the value of the stolen Bitcoin had ballooned to $4.5 billion.
Heather Morgan, also known as “Razzlekhan,” balanced a quirky public persona as a Forbes columnist and amateur rapper while secretly aiding in laundering the stolen cryptocurrency. The couple used fake identities and intricate money-laundering methods, including moving the stolen Bitcoin across thousands of accounts and spending it on luxuries like gold, NFTs, and even Walmart gift cards. However, their extravagant lifestyle and clumsy laundering tactics—like redeeming Walmart gift cards—led authorities to uncover their trail.
Law enforcement ultimately traced the funds through blockchain records and seized 94,000 Bitcoins in 2022, marking the largest financial seizure in U.S. history. The duo faced legal repercussions in 2024: Lichtenstein received a five-year prison sentence, while Morgan was sentenced to 18 months.
Had they successfully kept their stolen Bitcoin, its current valuation could have made them worth approximately $9.5 billion. With Bitcoin prices predicted to rise to $120,000 per coin by 2025, their worth could have soared even higher, rivaling the wealthiest individuals in the world.
The documentary captures the bizarre and intriguing story of the couple’s rise and fall, highlighting the strange interplay between high-stakes cybercrime and their eccentric public personas. Viewers can catch Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix to unravel the full story of this unprecedented financial crime【6】【7】【9】.
