Pinsky began “a sophisticated cybercrime spree” when he was 15 years old and has allegedly ripped off victims for more than $100 million. Pinsky, informally dubbed “Baby Al Capone,” told friends and family he gained his wealth through Bitcoin, stocks, video games and luck.
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15 Year Old’s Digital Crime Spree Netted $100M in Stolen Crypto: Lawsuit
Teenager Ellis Pinsky is being sued by cryptocurrency mogul Michael Terpin for Pinsky’s alleged role in spearheading the theft of more than $23 million in cryptocurrency from him. So reports Fox Business.
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