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California “Godfather” Orchestrated Connecticut Kidnapping for $245M Bitcoin Loot

6/4/2026

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California entrepreneur “The Godfather” admitted he orchestrated the 2024 Connecticut kidnapping of Veer Chetal’s parents to claim his son’s $245 million Bitcoin theft loot.
Adam Iza pleaded guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce for the kidnapping, which prosecutors say involved hiring off-duty sheriff’s deputies and a private security firm to facilitate it.
Six Florida men executed the abduction, beating the Chetals, with two receiving 11-year sentences and four awaiting sentencing.

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California entrepreneur “The Godfather” admitted he orchestrated the 2024 Connecticut kidnapping of Veer Chetal’s parents to claim his son’s $245 million Bitcoin theft loot.
Adam Iza pleaded guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce for the kidnapping, which prosecutors say involved hiring off-duty sheriff’s deputies and a private security firm to facilitate it.
Six Florida men executed the abduction, beating the Chetals, with two receiving 11-year sentences and four awaiting sentencing.