Influencer Turned Cybercriminal

Hushpuppi built a global BEC empire behind Instagram fame, stole $300M+, and now serves 11 years in U.S. prison for fraud.

In this edition of cybercrime stories, we look into the notorious case of Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas, a social media star turned cybercriminal. Hushpuppi’s rise from influencer fame to one of the most prolific cybercriminals of his time serves as a lesson of how online fame and criminal enterprise can intersect. Today, we explore how Hushpuppi built his em…