[Florida Man Arrested for Stealing $19 Million in Bitcoin] A man in Florida, USA, has been arrested for allegedly using the seed phrase of a Trezor hardware wallet from his former employer to steal approximately $19 million worth of Bitcoin. Police stated that the unauthorized transfer of funds occurred in 2020, during which the suspect still had access to critical security information. Investigations revealed that he allegedly reconstructed the wallet remotely and transferred the funds through Bitstamp, multiple intermediary wallets, and bank accounts. The man is currently facing charges of grand theft, money laundering, and illegal use of communication devices.
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