Gen-Zer Steals $16 Million in Cryptocurrency, Brags Online
A 23-year-old Gen-Zer living with his dad in Sheepshead Bay was recently arrested for stealing $16 million in cryptocurrency from around 100 victims. Ronald Spektor allegedly scammed people from all walks of life, including cops and single moms, by posing as a representative from the popular crypto exchange company Coinbase.
According to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Spektor convinced his victims that their money was at risk from hackers and persuaded them to transfer their funds to online wallets that he controlled. Once the money was in his possession, Spektor laundered it and spent millions on gambling activities.
Spektor, using the online moniker @lolimfeelingevil, shamelessly bragged about his successful thefts and even admitted to losing $6 million of the stolen cryptocurrency while gambling. He ran a channel on the messaging app Telegram called “Blockchain enemies” where he boasted about his scams.
Spektor was arrested on December 3 and pleaded not guilty to charges of grand larceny and first-degree money laundering. Prosecutors revealed that he had been plotting an escape to Mexico, Canada, or Georgia, prompting them to request an increase in his bail to $2.5 million.
Spektor’s father, who is also under investigation for potential involvement in the crypto scam, was not named in court. Prosecutors suspect him of having unexplained wealth that may be linked to his son’s illegal activities. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun agreed to increase Spektor’s bond to $2.5 million, and he is scheduled to appear in court on January 6, 2026.
