Marlon Ferro "GothFerrari" Sentenced to 78 Months for $250 Million Cryptocurrency Heist

Marlon Ferro, a 20-year-old from Santa Ana, California, was sentenced to 78 months (6.5 years) in prison by the U.S. District Court for his role in a social engineering conspiracy that stole over $250 million in cryptocurrency. The sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia on May 6, 2026. Ferro, known by the alias "GothFerrari," participated in the scheme, which involved fraudulent tactics to compromise victims' digital assets. No specific technical methods or additional co-conspirators were detailed in the announcement. The case highlights the legal consequences of large-scale cryptocurrency theft facilitated through social engineering.