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>>mikeyo+(OP)
In a hypothetical, if the two did not breach Bitfinex servers (unauthorized access to others systems) but instead managed to "guess" the private key to the Bitfinex wallet and transfer the funds, would this also be a crime?

Would this be treated the same way?

>>kisamo+j6
From the article, they aren't necessarily being charged with the hack itself

>>ngokev+h8
So they where hired to launder the money? Wouldn't the FBI try to make a deal to catch the people who executed the hack?

>>sschue+X9
Just saying in the article that's what they're being legally charged for, and that already comes with hefty maximum sentences.

They are clearly associated with the hack, but that can be tacked on after further investigation and cross-examination. The money laundering is an easier opening target.