Authorities in the US have arrested a man named Rikesh Thapa for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in total from the company he manages.
According to the statements made by the US Department of Justice, Rikesh Thapa founding partnership and From Blockparty, where he is CTO He is suspected of stealing more than $1 million.
Some of the money Thapa allegedly stole nominal, some cryptocurrencies was in gender. Among the stolen coins More than 10 bitcoins (BTC) is stated to be.
Some crypto companies unable to benefit from traditional banking services. money belonging to the company, in personal bank accounts can be held. It is alleged that Thapa also This is how he stole the coins belonging to Blockparty.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Justice, Thapa recovered the money he stole. “in nightclubs, travel and clothing expenses” used. These crimes of Thapa processed between December 2017-September 2019. is stated.
According to the information in his LinkedIn profile, Thapa left Blockparty in December 2019 and later Another company called VerdeBlocks founded.
Thapa faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if found guilty.