ZachXBT Links Teen Crypto Flaunter to $19M Theft Network

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ZachXBT Links Teen Crypto Flaunter to $19M Theft Network

ZachXBT, a blockchain detective, has connected Dritan Kapllani Jr., a man based in the US, to over $19 million in cryptocurrency stolen through scams. These scams involved tricking crypto owners into giving up their funds.

I’ve been following this drama unfolding on X, and ZachXBT is claiming this guy, Dritan, was flaunting a really lavish lifestyle online – think expensive cars, watches, private jets, and always out at parties. What’s even more concerning is that ZachXBT alleges Dritan was also connecting with known bad actors in the crypto space while doing it. It definitely raises some red flags about where his money might be coming from and who he’s associating with.

Crypto Laundering Network Exposed

The investigator found a recording from April 23, 2026, of Dritan participating in a Discord voice call—a type of online exchange where people show off their assets. During the call, Dritan showed what he claimed was a digital wallet containing $3.68 million in cryptocurrency, seemingly to demonstrate he had more funds than someone else on the call.

ZachXBT discovered the Ethereum wallet address used in the exchange was linked to a significant Bitcoin theft that occurred on March 14, 2026. The investigator found the address led back to the theft of 185 BTC – approximately $13 million worth at the time – which was stolen from someone through manipulation tactics.

Investigations suggest Dritan received around $5.3 million from the cryptocurrency theft that occurred on March 15th. Researcher ZachXBT reported that after six weeks, nearly $1.6 million of that amount had already been spent or moved to hide its origin. These claims emerged just after US authorities revealed criminal charges against Trenton Johnson, who is accused of involvement in the theft of 185 Bitcoin.

ZachXBT reported that Dritan is named as “Co-Conspirator 1” in the legal complaint, but hasn’t been officially charged with any crime. The investigation also led to charges against meme coin influencer “yelotree,” who is accused of laundering stolen money using a car rental business in Miami. If found guilty, yelotree could face up to 30 years in prison.

Link to “Lick” Investigation

ZachXBT found a link between Dritan and a January 2026 investigation of John Daghita, nicknamed “Lick,” who was suspected of stealing $46 million from the US government. ZachXBT, a well-known blockchain investigator, discovered that Dritan had previously used a wallet address that appeared in a Telegram post shared by Daghita before the post was deleted. ZachXBT alleges this wallet was connected to at least five other scams in 2025, totaling over $5.85 million in stolen funds.

The investigator explained he waited to release his report until charges were filed in the case of the stolen 185 Bitcoin. He also noted that Dritan wasn’t prosecuted sooner because he was a juvenile, only recently becoming an adult at 18.

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2026-05-14 00:17