"Netflix Served Cease-Desist Over Bitfinex Hack Doc"

Netflix has been served with a cease-and-desist letter by lawyers representing Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, who is currently facing charges in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The letter alleges that Netflix's documentary, "The Biggest Heist Ever," has invaded Morgan's privacy and disseminated false information about her. The letter demands that Netflix and Library Films take corrective action and retract the disputed statements.

The cease-and-desist letter disputes several statements in the documentary, labeling them false and defamatory. Morgan's attorneys deny allegations that she and her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, bought stolen passports, debit cards, and other identity documents from the dark web. The letter demands an immediate retraction of these statements and seeks damages for the alleged harm caused by the documentary. Morgan's team asserts that the documentary's claims were made without sufficient evidence or fact-checking, and they will take action if their demands are not met.

The 2016 Bitfinex hack, which resulted in the theft of $72 million in Bitcoin from the Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange, was one of the largest Bitcoin heists in history. The FBI arrested Morgan and Lichtenstein in February 2022 for their alleged involvement in the scheme. The arrest went viral due to the massive sum and the couple's unusual online presence, with Morgan going by the moniker "Bitcoin Bonnie" and Lichtenstein being dubbed "Clyde."

The theft sent the crypto ecosystem into crisis, with Bitcoin's value falling 20% within hours. Bitfinex customers lost thousands overnight, and the stolen Bitcoin's value grew to $4.5 billion over five years, now worth $10.8 billion. The Justice Department accused the duo of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin.

The documentary "The Biggest Heist Ever" explores the 2016 Bitfinex hack timeline and the authorities' investigation. It raises new questions about the hack's implications and potential motivations. Notably, the documentary suggests that Ilya Lichtenstein's father, Eugene, may have inspired his actions. Eugene Lichtenstein allegedly hacked into the First National Bank of Indiana and a Secret Service computer. This potential family connection adds a new layer to the Bitfinex hack story.

Despite the mixed reviews, the documentary is currently available for streaming. Neither Ilya Lichtenstein nor