Alleged exploit victim issues 24-hour ultimatum to attacker to return 80% of stolen funds or face global law enforcement action.
Security & Exploits ·
An alleged exploit victim posted an onchain message on October 23 offering the attacker a negotiated settlement: return 80% of stolen funds to a specified address within 24 hours, retain 20% as a white hat bounty, and avoid prosecution. The message claims law enforcement agencies across multiple countries, global security firms, and several exchanges are coordinating to locate and freeze the attacker's assets.
The ultimatum frames compliance as a path to immunity from further legal action and suggests the same terms could apply to recovery across other blockchains. The sender requested contact via a social media handle to provide identity verification, signaling an attempt to establish direct communication with the attacker.
No public confirmation has emerged regarding whether the attacker responded to the offer, the outcome of the 24-hour deadline, or details about which exchanges or law enforcement bodies are involved in the recovery effort.