British Hacker Ordered to Seize £4 Million in Bitcoin Tied to 2020 Twitter Breach

A UK court has ordered the seizure of £4.1 million worth of stolen Bitcoin linked to a high-profile hacking attack on Twitter in 2020. The court is taking action against Joseph James O’Connor, who is serving a five-year prison sentence in the US for multiple cybercrimes including wire fraud and extortion. The hack compromised over 130 verified accounts belonging to prominent figures like Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, and others, leading to financial losses estimated at over $100,000. The seizure of Bitcoin was achieved through a civil recovery order and assets will remain frozen until they are managed by a court-appointed trustee. This action comes amid a challenging period for the global crypto market as prices have dropped significantly in recent days.