Adam Iza Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Meta Account Fraud
A federal court in California sentenced Adam Iza to 78 months in prison for fraud, tax evasion, and misuse of services provided by former LASD sheriff’s deputies. The sentence will run concurrently with his earlier 15-year sentence in Connecticut.
The sentence handed down to Adam Iza in California amounts to 78 months in prison for conspiracy against rights, meaning the violation of federally protected rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion. On October 5, federal Judge Percy Anderson sentenced the 26-year-old man, who used the nickname “The Godfather.”
Iza pleaded guilty to the offenses in January 2025. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, he fraudulently obtained access to Meta Business Manager accounts and their lines of credit. Approximately $37 million reportedly flowed to his companies from selling access to these accounts.
Adam Iza’s Sentence: 78 Months Concurrent With 15 Years
The court also ordered Iza to pay $23,402,766 in restitution. The 78-month California sentence will run concurrently with his earlier 15-year federal sentence in Connecticut.
The Connecticut sentence is related to his involvement in an attempted Bitcoin robbery. Concurrent service means that, according to available information, the new California sentence does not add a separate period of imprisonment after the 15-year sentence ends. Therefore, describing the case as “another six years” may be inaccurate.
Advertising Account Fraud and Tax Evasion
At the heart of the California case was the misuse of access to Meta Business Manager accounts, which companies use to manage advertising activities. The Department of Justice said Iza subsequently sold access to these accounts and lines of credit.
The case also involved the misuse of services provided by former deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Iza also pleaded guilty to conspiracy against rights and tax evasion.
The case is particularly relevant to the cryptocurrency sector because of the way the proceeds were allegedly moved, according to the Department of Justice. Iza reportedly transferred income to cryptocurrency asset custodians to conceal ownership and avoid taxes. The use of cryptocurrency infrastructure does not change the nature of the underlying crimes or the tax obligations.
What May Happen Next
Appeals or further court proceedings may follow in both federal cases. The Los Angeles Times also reported that the question of compensation for additional victims remains subject to further proceedings.
Further proceedings against former LASD personnel who were involved in the scheme should also be monitored. The nickname “crypto godfather,” which appears in media coverage of Iza, is derived from his own designation, “The Godfather,” and is not a formal description of his position in the cryptocurrency sector.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California – Confirms the 78-month sentence, guilty plea, Meta account fraud, approximately $37 million, restitution, and concurrent service with the 15-year Connecticut sentence.
- Los Angeles Times – Independently confirms the hearing and concurrent nature of the sentence, and states that under this arrangement the new sentence does not add additional prison time.
- CoinDesk – Corroborates the recency of the sentence and its basic parameters.
Verified and updated: 10/06/2026 15:29
