A scammer accidentally revealed himself by asking ZachXBT to help unfreeze stolen bitcoins.
The crypto community has once again witnessed an astonishing story, demonstrating the absurdity and arrogance of cybercriminals. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT published details of an investigation that began with an unexpected appeal: a user under the nickname AmanKesar11 complained to him about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. As it turned out during the investigation, these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts from US citizens.
A Complaint That Became Evidence
Upon receiving the message, ZachXBT, using his analytical tools, traced the origin of the funds. The chain of transactions inexorably led to illegal sources: the funds were stolen from Americans, including retirees, through social engineering methods, as well as from US exchanges and Bitcoin ATMs. According to the detective's data, the entire associated network of thefts has brought the perpetrators more than $1 million since the beginning of 2025.
Notably, the 5.73 BTC themselves were frozen on Changelly back in March 2025. It was this fact that forced the individual to seek help, unaware that he was reaching out to someone who professionally hunts people like him. During the correspondence, explanations for the origin of the money constantly changed: from a personal loan to "boss's investments" and even "investments in Bitcoin in 2014-2015 through an acquaintance in the US." Moreover, in December 2025, the individual, by his own account, even filed a complaint with the Indian police due to the freeze, trying to portray himself as a victim.
Structure of the Criminal Group
In the correspondence, AmanKesar11 sent ZachXBT screenshots of emails that allowed the structure of the entire group to be reconstructed. The analysis showed that the individual is most likely just an intermediary — a "mule" through whom funds are laundered for the alleged organizer, hiding under the pseudonym "Mr Parveen". This conclusion was also supported by the "evidence" sent by the individual himself: the bank statements turned out to be issued in someone else's name and at a different address.
Expert Opinion: This case is a classic example of how greed and stupidity override caution. Turning to the most famous blockchain detective for help unfreezing stolen funds is not just a mistake, but the highest degree of self-confidence that inevitably leads to exposure. For the crypto community, this is yet another reminder that blockchain transparency leaves criminals no chance when professionals take on the investigation.