內布拉斯加州男子因 350 萬美元的加密貨幣劫持計劃被起訴

在美國，檢察官指控內布拉斯加州人查爾斯·帕克斯三世(Charles O. Parks III)（別名CP30）進行非法加密劫持活動，涉嫌詐騙兩家雲端運算公司350 萬美元的資源，導致開採了近100 萬美元的數位資產。帕克斯涉嫌利用這些公司的運算能力來開採以太幣、萊特幣和門羅幣。他使用一系列公司名稱、電子郵件地址和延期付款來隱藏自己的活動，並透過各種管道轉換被盜資金以逃避檢測。

Nebraska Native Indicted for $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Scheme

內布拉斯加州原住民因 350 萬美元的加密貨幣劫持計劃被起訴

In a groundbreaking legal development, United States prosecutors have unveiled a scathing indictment against Charles O. Parks III, a Nebraska native known by the alias CP30. The indictment alleges that Parks perpetrated a highly lucrative cryptojacking operation, defrauding two prominent cloud computing companies of approximately $3.5 million in resources.

在一項突破性的法律進展中，美國檢察官公佈了一份針對內布拉斯加州人查爾斯·O·帕克斯三世 (Charles O. Parks III) 的嚴厲起訴書，他的別名為 CP30。起訴書稱，帕克斯實施了利潤豐厚的加密劫持行動，詐騙了兩家著名雲端運算公司約 350 萬美元的資源。

According to the indictment, Parks' illicit scheme netted him nearly $1 million in digital assets, including Ethereum, Litecoin, and Monero. Cryptojacking involves the unauthorized exploitation of an entity's computing power or electricity to mine digital assets. Perpetrators often employ malware to siphon off minute amounts of resources from unsuspecting users or organizations without their knowledge or consent.

根據起訴書，帕克斯的非法計畫使他獲得了近 100 萬美元的數位資產，包括以太坊、萊特幣和門羅幣。加密劫持涉及未經授權利用實體的運算能力或電力來挖掘數位資產。犯罪者經常利用惡意軟體在毫無戒心的使用者或組織不知情或未經同意的情況下竊取少量資源。

Parks' arrest on April 13 in Nebraska marks a significant step in the investigation. A court appearance is scheduled for April 16, where he will face an array of charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and unlawful monetary transactions related to the cryptojacking scheme. The gravity of these accusations could potentially land him behind bars for a staggering 50 years.

帕克斯於 4 月 13 日在內布拉斯加州被捕，標誌著調查邁出了重要一步。定於 4 月 16 日出庭，他將面臨一系列指控，包括洗錢、電信詐欺以及與加密貨幣劫持計劃相關的非法貨幣交易。這些指控的嚴重性可能會讓他入獄長達 50 年。

Evidence gathered by prosecutors indicates that Parks' nefarious activities spanned from January to August 2021. To conceal his identity and evade detection, he meticulously employed multiple aliases, corporate entities, and email addresses. By utilizing emails associated with fictitious accounts such as 'MultiMillionaire LLC' and 'CP30 LLC,' Parks created numerous accounts with the unsuspecting cloud computing companies. This enabled him to access substantial processing power and storage capacity without incurring any expenses.

檢察官收集的證據表明，帕克斯的邪惡活動跨越了 2021 年 1 月至 8 月。透過利用與「MultiMillionaire LLC」和「CP30 LLC」等虛構帳戶相關的電子郵件，帕克斯在毫無戒心的雲端運算公司創建了許多帳戶。這使他能夠在不產生任何費用的情況下獲得大量的處理能力和儲存容量。

Once Parks gained access to the vast computing resources, he diverted them to mine cryptocurrencies. Prosecutors allege that he cunningly obtained additional privileges and benefits from the victimized companies, ensuring elevated levels of cloud computing services. However, when service providers confronted Parks regarding unpaid subscriptions and outstanding invoices, he skillfully evaded billing accountability by deferring payments.

一旦帕克斯獲得了海量的計算資源，他就將其轉用於挖掘加密貨幣。檢察官指控他狡猾地從受害公司獲得了額外的特權和利益，確保了雲端運算服務水準的提高。然而，當服務提供者就未付訂閱和未付發票問題與帕克斯對峙時，他巧妙地透過推遲付款來逃避計費責任。

Parks' illicit gains were meticulously laundered through a complex network of cryptocurrency exchanges, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, online payment processors, and traditional bank accounts. This elaborate scheme aimed to obscure the audit trail and dissociate the illicit funds from the fraudulent activities. Prosecutors further allege that Parks engaged in a series of financial transactions specifically designed to circumvent mandatory reporting requirements under federal law.

帕克斯的非法收益是透過加密貨幣交易所、不可替代代幣（NFT）市場、線上支付處理器和傳統銀行帳戶組成的複雜網路精心洗錢的。這項精心設計的計畫旨在掩蓋審計線索，並將非法資金與詐欺活動分開。檢察官進一步指控帕克斯從事一系列專門旨在規避聯邦法律強制報告要求的金融交易。

After successfully converting his ill-gotten gains into fiat currency, Parks indulged in a lavish lifestyle, splurging on a Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle, expensive jewelry, opulent hotel stays, and other extravagant purchases. Brooklyn Attorney Breon Peace, a prominent figure in the prosecution team, has unequivocally stated that the office will relentlessly pursue criminals who exploit advanced technologies to perpetrate fraud and deceit.

在成功將其不義之財兌換成法定貨幣後，帕克斯沉迷於奢華的生活方式，揮霍購買梅賽德斯-奔馳豪華車、昂貴的珠寶、豪華的酒店住宿和其他奢侈的購買。檢方團隊的重要人物、布魯克林檢察官布倫·皮斯(Breon Peace)明確表示，該辦公室將不懈地追捕利用先進技術實施欺詐和欺騙的犯罪分子。

This landmark prosecution underscores the unwavering determination of United States prosecutors to confront and dismantle cryptojacking schemes that victimize businesses and undermine the integrity of the digital asset landscape. With Parks' indictment, the justice system sends a clear message that such illicit activities will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law.

這項具有里程碑意義的起訴凸顯了美國檢察官面對和摧毀損害企業並破壞數位資產格局完整性的加密貨幣劫持計劃的堅定決心。透過帕克斯的起訴，司法系統發出了一個明確的訊息：此類非法活動不會被容忍，並將受到法律的全力打擊。