A US court has sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as 'Razzlekhan', to 18 months in prison for her role in laundering proceeds from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Morgan's husband, Ilya 'Dutch' Lichtenstein, was sentenced to five years in prison last week for masterminding the theft of nearly 120,000 bitcoin. The couple was found to have laundered a significant portion of the stolen funds, using complex methods to conceal their tracks.
Morgan expressed remorse for her actions, stating that she was 'extremely sorry' and 'deeply regret' her choices. The judge acknowledged Morgan's remorse but emphasized the need for a sentence that would serve as a deterrent in the cryptocurrency sector, which has seen a significant amount of criminal activity. Morgan's sentence will begin at a later date, with the judge granting her until at least the end of January to report to prison.