Overview

• Anton and James Peraire-Bueno allegedly used their computer science expertise to manipulate Ethereum transactions.
• The heist involved exploiting a flaw in the MEV-Boost software, allowing them to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency.
• The Department of Justice has charged them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
• Prosecutors claim the brothers meticulously planned the heist for months before executing it in April 2023.
• If convicted, each brother faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for each of the three charges.