Crypto 'Godfather' Who Hired Cops To Extort Gets 6.5 Years

By Rae Ann Varona · October 5, 2026, 11:38 PM EDT

A Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency businessman who called himself "The Godfather" was sentenced Monday to more than six years in prison and ordered to pay more than $23 million in restitution for...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Iza

Case Number

2:24-mj-05809

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

September 23, 2024


Case Title

USA v. Iza

Case Number

2:24-cr-00630

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

October 22, 2024