One LA sheriff’s deputy charged, another pleads guilty in crypto ‘Godfather’ case

Federal prosecutors have charged two Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies connected to Adam Iza, a crypto entrepreneur known as ‘The Godfather’. One deputy pleaded guilty for abusing power for private security, while the other admitted to staging confrontations for extortion.

The deputies orchestrated fake raids and intimidation tactics to benefit Iza, with one instance involving a victim held at gunpoint to transfer $25,000. This case highlights serious governance issues within law enforcement tied to corrupt practices associated with the cryptocurrency sector.

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