Mango Markets Exploiter Faces Charges of Child Pornography Possession

cryptonews.com:

Avraham Eisenberg, the individual recently convicted of fraud and market manipulation in connection with a $110 million heist from Mango Markets, now faces additional charges of possessing child pornography. 

Court documents, dated April 3 but  released on April 26 , allege that Eisenberg had images in his possession depicting prepubescent minors under the age of 12.

It is important to note that these allegations have yet to  be proven  in court.

Earlier court documents filed in August revealed that the material was initially discovered on Eisenberg’s cell phones and laptops during a search related to the charges of market manipulation and fraud.

Subsequently, the government obtained a second warrant in February 2023 to expand the scope of the investigation  specifically  for evidence related to the possession and receipt of child pornography.

Investigative journalist Christopher Brunet was the first to report on the child pornography charges . Brunet  claims to have screenshots of Eisenberg engaging in disturbing conversations about children.

The emergence of these charges marks a significant development in  Eisenberg’s  legal troubles, which already included the conviction for fraud and market manipulation. 

The severity of the allegations surrounding child pornography further compounds the seriousness of the case.

As reported, Eisenberg  has been found guilty  in a Manhattan federal court for orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the theft of approximately $110 million from the Solana-based DeFi platform.

Prosecutors argued that Eisenberg orchestrated a complex exploit on the platform, leading to substantial financial losses. 

Eisenberg, who has been in custody since January 2023, could face a maximum