Elon Musk, Barack Obama X Account Hacker Ordered To Return $5.4 Million In Bitcoin Obtained In The Cyber Heist
Posted On November 18, 2025
A person who hacked the X accounts of famous people, including former President Barack Obama and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has been ordered to pay back the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gained from the crime, prosecutors said Monday.
Stolen Bitcoin To Be Recovered
The England and Wales’ Crown Prosecution Service said it has obtained a Civil Recovery Order to recover 42 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that Joseph James O’Connor, a UK citizen, gained from the illegal act. The recovered assets are estimated to be worth around GBP 4.1 million ($5.40 million).
The CPS said it worked in conjunction with partners in the …
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