Top Bitfinex Hacker Addresses Public From Jail: ‘I Hate Myself’

The main Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein, known as the Bitfinex hacker, has recorded a video message for the first time since his arrest. He recorded a video message and addressed the public: in a five-minute monologue, he expressed deep remorse for his actions and admitted that he had acted selfishly without considering the impact on others.

In a recent Netflix documentary, Lichtenstein vehemently denied claims that his father was involved in the crime. According to him, his father doesn’t even know how to use Instagram. He emphasized that he acted alone and that he intends to use his experience as a hacker to dedicate his future to work in the field of cyber security. The hacker also emphasized that his wife Heather Morgan (known as “Raslecan”) was only a victim of his decision and did not know about the hack for several years. She was sentenced to 18 months in prison for helping to launder stolen funds. Lichtenstein noted that he had been working on the return of assets for the past three years.

In 2016, a man from Liechtenstein stole 119,754 BTC. Law enforcement later confiscated 94,643 BTC. Lichtenstein’s admission of guilt was a rare case among cybercriminals. His willingness to return the stolen assets and change the direction of his career demonstrates a desire to right the wrongs of the past.