Dritan Kapllani Jr. Linked to $19 Million Crypto Theft Exposed by ZachXBT

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Dritan Kapllani Jr. Linked to $19 Million Crypto Theft Exposed by ZachXBT

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ThreatCluster •May 13, 2026 at 16:44 UTC

•Dritan Kapllani Jr. is linked to a $19 million cryptocurrency theft via social engineering.
•ZachXBT traced stolen funds to Kapllani's wallet, which received $5.2 million shortly after the theft.
•Kapllani is a co-conspirator in a case involving another hacker facing significant prison time.

On May 12, 2026, on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed that Dritan Kapllani Jr. is implicated in a $19 million cryptocurrency theft through social engineering. Kapllani flaunted an Exodus wallet with $3.68 million during a Discord call, which led to the investigation. The theft involved 185 BTC, valued at approximately $13 million, occurring on March 14, 2026. Following the theft, Kapllani's wallet received $5.2 million the next day, with $1.6 million already laundered. ZachXBT identified Kapllani as a co-conspirator in the case against Trenton Johnson, who faces serious charges. Other individuals, including a crypto KOL, are also implicated in laundering the stolen funds. The investigation highlights the ability to trace cryptocurrency transactions effectively.

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2026-03-14

185 BTC theft occurred

A theft involving 185 BTC, worth approximately $13 million, was reported on this date.

2026-03-15

Kapllani's wallet received stolen funds

Dritan Kapllani Jr.'s wallet received about $5.2 million from the March 14 theft.

2026-04-23

Kapllani flaunted wallet on Discord

During a Discord call, Kapllani displayed his Exodus wallet containing $3.68 million.

2026-05-11

Charges filed against Trenton Johnson

Trenton Johnson faced unsealed charges related to the $19 million theft, with potential 40-year prison time.

2026-05-12

ZachXBT exposes Kapllani's activities

ZachXBT published findings linking Kapllani to the theft and detailed his online flaunting of luxury items.

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