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L.A. County sheriff's deputy made $20,000 a month on crypto mogul's payroll. Now he'll do 5 years in prison
- Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit extortion and conspiracy against rights.
- The former deputy earned at least $20,000 monthly as a private security guard for crypto mogul Adam Iza.
- Iza referred to himself as 'the Godfather' and allegedly ran an illegal enterprise.
- Coberg helped orchestrate a fake drug arrest to aid the scheme.
- Coberg acted as an investigator and guarded the scene during extortion efforts.
- Coberg separated from the sheriff’s department in September 2025.
- Iza faced multiple federal charges, including conspiracy against rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion.
- The case centers on alleged abuses of governmental power linked to crypto schemes.
- The scheme involved extorting at least $127,000 from a victim identified by initials L.A.
- The case links to Iza’s broader criminal activity including illegal crypto ventures and hacking.
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