{"id":161885,"date":"2025-07-05T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=161885"},"modified":"2025-07-05T11:02:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T08:02:52","slug":"hackers-steal-140-million-from-brazilian-central-bank-launder-funds-through-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/hackers-steal-140-million-from-brazilian-central-bank-launder-funds-through-crypto\/","title":{"rendered":"Hackers Steal $140 Million from Brazilian Central Bank, Launder Funds Through Crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"
The breach, which occurred on June 30, stemmed from compromised access to S\u00e3o Paulo-based fintech provider C&M Software, according to information<\/a><\/strong> from blockchain investigator ZachXBT and Brazilian authorities.<\/p>\n The scheme began when Jo\u00e3o Nazareno Roque, a C&M employee, allegedly sold his login credentials for roughly $2,770 and later developed a second access mechanism for an additional $1,850, giving attackers full control over the vendor\u2019s infrastructure. This access enabled unauthorized fund transfers from six reserve accounts held at the Central Bank of Brazil, moving the money into accounts linked to regional crypto exchanges and OTC desks.<\/p>\n Investigators estimate that $30\u2013$40 million of the stolen funds have already been converted into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Transaction records reveal the hackers routed funds across exchanges in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, relying on OTC brokers to convert stolen fiat into crypto within hours.<\/p>\n Authorities have frozen R$270 million ($49.8 million) so far and are working to trace remaining assets. Roque remains in custody, with law enforcement alleging that he frequently changed phones to evade tracking.<\/p>\n