'Loner' who took part in $2m online theft jailed for three years

21-year-old handed over his share to gardaí after arrest

Conor Freeman (21), pleaded guilty to the charges. Picture: Collins Courts

A “loner” who took part in the online theft of over $2m (€1.6m) worth of cryptocurrencies has been jailed for just under three years.

Conor Freeman (21) was identified by US Homeland Security as having taken part in the thefts. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that five co-accused are before the courts in the United States.