American authorities apprehend MEV engineer linked to purported $1.2 million carpet
Robert Robb, a prominent MEV engineer in the crypto community known as “pokerbrat,” has been apprehended by U.S. law enforcement, as confirmed by Henderson Police records.
The motive behind the arrest, which took place on March 20, remains unknown at this time. However, ZachXBT, an on-chain investigator who brought attention to the situation, suggests that it could be linked to a previous rug pull allegedly orchestrated by Robb.
The saga began in December 2023 when ZachXBT exposed Robb’s alleged fraudulent activities. According to ZachXBT, Robb devised an elaborate scheme that defrauded eleven individuals out of more than $1.2 million.
The victims had invested in various Miner Extractable Value (MEV) bots, which Robb claimed would soon be operational. Instead of fulfilling his promises, Robb disappeared with the investors’ funds, according to ZachXBT.
Robb provided a range of excuses for the delays, including COVID-related setbacks, health issues, exchange glitches, and even alleged extortion. Frustrated, the investors explored various avenues to recover their money, with some collaborating with ZachXBT in their pursuit of justice.
Interestingly, in December 2023, ZachXBT revealed that Robb had a history of wrongdoing. In 2002, Robb pleaded guilty to a $4 million scam, where he defrauded investors and used the ill-gotten gains for personal indulgences. Additionally, in 2007, he received a three-year sentence for defrauding over ten victims in Colorado.
Shortly after ZachXBT’s disclosure, Robb threatened legal action against him, asserting his intentions to proceed with the MEV project. The recent arrest comes three months after the alleged $1.2 million rug pull case gained attention.
The crypto community now eagerly awaits the release of court documents that will provide more information about Robb’s arrest. Although the specific charges have not been disclosed, the evidence strongly suggests involvement in the alleged rug pull.
Scams have been rampant in the crypto industry due to a lack of sufficient regulatory measures. Data confirms that scammers stole an astonishing $295 million from over 300,000 victims in 2023.
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