On-chain investigator ZachXBT reported the likely arrest of British hacker Danish Zulfiqar, known by aliases Danny and Meech. Law enforcement appears to have seized his digital assets. Approximately $18.5 M currently sits at a specific address, supporting the seizure theory.
The analyst tracked a consolidation of funds from multiple wallets linked to the suspect. The transaction pattern mirrors methods authorities typically use when seizing cryptocurrency. Multiple sources confirm Zulfiqar has been unresponsive for the past couple of days.
The Scammer’s Trail
ZachXBT previously identified Zulfiqar as a participant in the massive theft of Genesis creditor funds. In August 2024, a group of attackers including Malone, Veer, Chen, and Jeandiel stole $243 M. Danny played a central role in this criminal scheme.
The hacker’s history includes the Kroll incident in August 2023. Criminals compromised personal data of BlockFi, Genesis, and FTX creditors via SIM swapping. This breach enabled scammers to steal over $300 M using social engineering tactics.
Danny’s last known location was Dubai. Reports allege a raid on a villa where the suspect was staying. Police may have also detained other associates present at the scene.
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