Malone Lam, the 22-year-old Singaporean citizen and recent Miami resident, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to his role as ringleader of an international conspiracy to steal and launder cryptocurrency worth more than $245 million, the U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced on Sep. 8.
Malone Lam, 22, a citizen of Singapore and recent resident of Miami, pleaded guilty today in connection with his role as ringleader of an international cybercrime conspiracy that used social engineering to steal and launder cryptocurrency valued at more than $245 million,… pic.twitter.com/R8Nnz9a7n6
— U.S. Attorney DC (@USAO_DC) September 8, 2026
The Gen Zer led an international network that preyed on victims through deception, invaded their privacy, and stole hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, Pirro said.
Lam aka ‘Anne Hathaway’ pleads guilty to one count of RICO
Lam organized the criminal enterprise, identified target victims, and coordinated the roles of the different conspirators. Notably, he used the online alias “Anne Hathaway,” “$$$,” and “King Greavy” while running the operation.
He pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to one count of participating in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy. Judge Kollar-Kotelly set a status hearing Dec. 8…