Adam Iza Sentenced to 78 Months for $37 Million Meta Fraud Scheme

Adam Iza, known as the 'Crypto Godfather,' has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for a fraud scheme that siphoned over $37 million from Meta Platforms.

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