Former LASD deputy jailed for obstructing crypto ‘mogul’ Adam Iza extortion probe
The Block·
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A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy is serving an 18-month prison sentence for obstructing a federal investigation into Adam Iza, a cryptocurrency figure accused of extortion. The deputy's obstruction hindered the probe, which is ongoing. The case highlights the growing intersection of cryptocurrency and law enforcement, with potential implications for regulatory oversight and public trust in the industry.
A former LASD deputy was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for lying about an Adam Iza extortion incident.