The brother of the founder of the mixer Helix admitted to stealing over 712 bitcoins from the IRS

ChainCatcher news, Gary James Harmon, the brother of Helix founder Larry Harmon, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and obstruction of justice, admitting to stealing over 712 bitcoins from the IRS eight times in April 2020. These bitcoins were seized by law enforcement after Larry Harmon was arrested in 2020.

In July 2021, federal agents arrested Gary Harmon and searched his residence in Ohio. As part of a plea agreement, Gary Harmon agreed to forfeit cryptocurrency worth over $12 million, including 647 bitcoins, 2 ethers, and 17.4 million dogecoins. Gary Harmon has not yet been sentenced and faces a maximum of 40 years in prison. (source link)