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
Luke BelmarIndividualsCryptocurrency influencer Luke Belmar (@lukebelmar on X) became the subject of controversy following allegations related to the promotion of a memecoin. Critics on social media alleged that Belmar used a series of posts referencing a forthcoming cryptocurrency project and a large-scale airdrop to generate interest in a token without explicitly identifying a specific contract address. Belmar published multiple posts discussing an upcoming memecoin, describing plans for what he characterized as a major airdrop and making comparisons to other cryptocurrency projects. Because no contract address was publicly provided, several tokens emerged claiming association with his statements. Critics alleged that this ambiguity enabled speculation around multiple tokens while avoiding a direct endorsement of any particular asset.
- 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).
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