Federal law enforcement has arrested a 21-year-old Florida resident in connection with a scheme that allegedly used malware hidden within Steam games to steal over $220,000 in cryptocurrency. Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins was arrested on July 14 and faces charges of conspiracy to obtain information by computer for private financial gain, according to a report by Decrypt.
Authorities believe Wilkins and unnamed accomplices were involved in distributing several games, including BlockBlasters, Dashverse, Lunara, and PirateFi, which reportedly launched on Steam in recent years. Between May 2024 and February 2026, these malware-infected games are alleged to have compromised approximately 8,000 devices. The malicious software was designed to harvest victims' private data and login credentials, providing the perpetrators access to cryptocurrency wallets.
The operation, allegedly advertised on platforms such as Discord, LinkedIn, Telegram, and X, netted the conspirators at least $220,000. Investigators reportedly identified Wilkins through his online handle "Sibel.eth," which he used to communicate with a primary developer about "draining campaigns." The group allegedly purchased a "remote access trojan" for $10,000 to facilitate the theft.
Following the cryptocurrency transactions, investigators were able to link stolen funds to gift cards, primarily for Uber Eats, which were delivered to Wilkins' home address and his University of West Florida address. A search of his residence, during which he was reportedly uncooperative, resulted in the seizure of several electronic devices. A review of his crypto history revealed approximately $382,000 in transactions.
Wilkins was scheduled to appear in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 15. The outcome of that appearance and the timeline for his potential transfer to Washington to face charges remain unclear. If convicted, Wilkins could face up to 10 years in prison.