The news content discusses the tragic outcome of a 21-year-old developer, Berman Nowlin, who was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering charges related to an NFT rug pull in 2022. Nowlin died by suicide after being found guilty and awaiting sentencing. The rug pull involved the Undead Apes Society project, which released three NFT collections. Nowlin was the developer behind the smart contracts, while another individual managed the art model engine. The rug pull led to significant losses for investors, and the perpetrators cashed out over $160,000 before being caught. The article reflects on the impact and real-life consequences of crypto fraud, highlighting the lower amount involved in this case and the personal circumstances of the deceased developer, who had autism. It serves as a reminder that while crypto assets may be digital, the stories and impacts are painfully real.



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