- In 2016, Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein stole 120,000 Bitcoin worth $4 billion from crypto exchange Bitfinex in one of the biggest crypto heists ever.
- Before her arrest, Morgan had tried to establish herself as a rapper named Razzlekhan and wrote for Forbes, making her double life more fascinating.
- Amazon’s MGM Studios has greenlit a feature film about the heist, with Hannah Marks directing and Lili Reinhart co-producing.
In 2016, a massive Bitcoin heist shook the crypto world. Now, the story behind it is coming to the big screen.
The Crime That Shocked Crypto
In February 2022, Heather Morgan (aka Razzlekhan) and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein were arrested for stealing 120,000 Bitcoin from crypto exchange Bitfinex back in 2016. This amounted to $4 billion worth of Bitcoin at the time, making it one of the biggest crypto heists ever.
The Justice Department called it a “highly sophisticated laundering technique” that involved countless cryptocurrency transactions in an attempt to cover their tracks. Despite their efforts, authorities were able to follow the money and catch the perpetrators.
Morgan’s Rap Persona Adds Intrigue
Before her arrest, Morgan had been trying to make it as a rapper under the name Razzlekhan. She even wrote articles for Forbes and worked in cybersecurity, making her double life even more fascinating.
After she was caught, Morgan tried to distance herself from crypto, with NFTs related to her rap persona disappearing from OpenSea.
Hollywood Comes Calling
With such a wild real-life story, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling.
Amazon’s MGM Studios has greenlit a feature film about the heist. Hannah Marks (Don’t Make Me Go) will direct, while Riverdale star Lili Reinhart will co-produce.
The script is inspired by the original New York Times article that broke the story back in 2022. Fittingly, the Times is participating in the production through its content arm.
While full details are still under wraps, the crazy tale of a rapper-turned-crypto-thief is headed to the big screen. For such a landmark crypto crime, it’s sure to make for a riveting viewing experience.
