23-year-old Brooklyn man Ronald Spektor impersonated Coinbase customer service and deceived about 100 American users into transferring cryptocurrency, stealing nearly $15.94 million in total. Ronald Spektor has been sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison for engaging in phishing and social engineering fraud, and is required to pay nearly $16 million in compensation. Additionally, over $500000 worth of cash, cryptocurrency, and personal property have been confiscated. (Source: Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, United States)