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Pump Fun Implodes: Ex-Employee Turned Hacker Exposes Alleged Shady Practices

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Jarett Dunn, the alleged hacker behind the Pump Fun exploit, secured bail after his arrest in London. Dunn, known online as StaccOverflow, is accused of draining nearly $2 million from the Solana-based memecoin marketplace on May 16th. However, in a surprising twist, Dunn isn’t pleading innocence.

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Pump Fun: Alleged Heist Or Robin Hood Act?Crypto’s Wild West: Hacks, Refunds, And Legal BattlesUnresolved Questions And A Murky Future

Instead, he’s claiming the real crime lies with Pump Fun itself.

Pump Fun: Alleged Heist Or Robin Hood Act?

Pump Fun aimed to capitalize on the memecoin craze sweeping the crypto world. However, the platform remained obscure until Dunn’s alleged hack thrust it into the spotlight.

While details remain scarce, Dunn, posting from a different online account while in custody, claims he plans to challenge the prosecution (“argue with the crown” in his words) by portraying Pump Fun as the true criminal.

It’s interesting to note that Dunn’s arrest followed his last social media post on X, in which he revealed his identify in a subtle way. According to his own post on X and the intelligence company, Dunn was freed on bond after his detention.

I am once again without any of my 2fa for a lil while. I spent overnight in custody as the pump team alleges I stole 2m of their Ill gotten gains with conspiracy to steal another 80m.

/x https://t.co/D8CBjdB9nG

— free stacc (@jarettdunn) May 18, 2024

Dunn’s accusations paint a picture of a potentially fraudulent operation. He alleges Pump Fun functioned as an unregistered securities exchange or gambling site, lacking proper licensing. Furthermore, he claims the platform failed to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, raising red flags about potential illegal activities.

His claims extend beyond financial regulations. Dunn alleges Pump Fun blacklisted in Saudi Arabia for operating as a casino and accuses them of misleading investors by presenting a minimal staff structure while potentially employing overseas workers.

Solana is now trading at $177. Chart: TradingView

The most shocking accusation involves insinuations of “child abuse intentions,” though Dunn offers no concrete evidence beyond the possibility of a subpoena for Telegram communications.

Crypto’s Wild West: Hacks, Refunds, And Legal Battles

The legitimacy of Dunn’s claims remains to be investigated. However, the case highlights the often-murky ethical landscape surrounding crypto hacks.

Dunn isn’t the first hacker to challenge the status quo. In 2021, the infamous Poly Network hack saw the return of over $610 million in stolen funds. This incident suggested a hacker with a conscience, returning ill-gotten gains.

Unresolved Questions And A Murky Future

The Pump Fun hack case raises more questions than it answers. Will Dunn’s accusations hold any weight in court? What were his true motives for the hack? Does his defense strategy represent a new frontier in crypto crime, where hackers become self-proclaimed enforcers against perceived injustices within the system?

Featured image from humisec.be, chart from TradingView

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