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Veer Chetal
Identified by ZachXBT (alias 'Wiz') as a participant in the August 2024 ~$243M Genesis creditor theft; reporting indicates he was among those later charged.
Also known as: Wiz
Bio
Veer Chetal was identified by ZachXBT under the alias "Wiz" as a participant in the August 2024 theft of roughly $243M from a single Genesis creditor; ZachXBT reported he received the largest share of the funds. [1][2]
Status
ZachXBT later reported that twelve people were charged in connection with the theft. These are allegations; individuals are presumed innocent unless and until convicted. [1][2]
Bracketed numbers refer to the numbered sources listed below.
Linked scams & cases
Sources (2)
- ZachXBT investigation thread (1/) — ZachXBT (X)
- Police Arrest Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist — CoinDesk
See also
- Donald BasileIndividualsFounder behind Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM). The SEC charged him in 2026 with defrauding investors of ~$16M by falsely claiming the token was insured and asset-backed, and misappropriating funds for personal use (including a $160,000 horse).
- Kristoffer KrohnIndividualsA promoter (and SEC recidivist) who sold Green United's 'Green Boxes,' allegedly acting as an unregistered broker and misrepresenting GREEN's value and returns. Charged by the SEC for fraud and registration violations.
- John WiseIndividualsFounder and CEO of Loci, which ran the LOCIcoin ICO. The SEC charged him with fraud for false claims about Loci's revenue, staff, and user base (raising $7.6M) and for misusing $38K of investor funds; he settled with an officer/director bar.
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