# Cryptocrook ringleader, 22, who met crew on Minecraft admits role in $245M heist

DevFeed: [Cryptocrook ringleader, 22, who met crew on Minecraft admits role in $245M heist](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cryptocrook-ringleader-22-who-met-crew-on-minecraft-admits-role-in-245m-heist-8537.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/09/09/cryptocrook-ringleader-22-who-met-crew-on-minecraft-admits-role-in-245m-heist/5295273>)

Author: Connor Jones

Published: 2026-09-09T13:39:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [Cybercrime](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybercrime.md>)

Tags: [cyber-crime](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cyber-crime.md>)

## AI overview

A 22-year-old alleged cryptocrime ringleader admitted a role in a $245 million heist after meeting the crew through Minecraft.

## Source excerpt

Stolen funds bought mansions, private jets, and supercars - now he faces up to 20 years