ZachXBT Reports on Money Laundering Linked to Bitget Exploit
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According to ZachXBT, a group of individuals is laundering funds linked to a $387 million exploit at Bitget, suspected to be connected to North Korean attackers. They are actively seeking order support on public Discord and Telegram channels, with one account previously involved in laundering funds from a $292 million theft associated with Kelp DAO.
Money Laundering Activities Identified
On September 28, PANews reported that ZachXBT has detected a group of illicit actors engaged in money laundering activities tied to a significant exploit at Bitget, where $387 million was reportedly stolen. These individuals are utilizing public platforms such as Discord and Telegram to solicit support for their laundering operations.
Historical Context
ZachXBT highlighted that one of the accounts involved, known as Alias 4, has a history of laundering stolen funds, including those from an earlier $292 million theft linked to Kelp DAO. This indicates a recurring pattern of behavior among these actors.
Patterns and Future Insights
The report noted that ZachXBT observed similar tactics following multiple attacks attributed to a group known as TraderTraitor. The organization plans to release additional data in the coming weeks. Currently, the laundered funds are reportedly being transferred across chains and deposited into mixing services like Wasabi.
Account Information Released
ZachXBT also disclosed details of accounts known as Alias 1 through Alias 5, providing their Discord and Telegram handles, along with relevant transaction hashes to assist in tracking these activities.