Hack ‘Victims’ Say Tornado Cash Offered No Help in the Wake of Exploits: Day 2 of Roman Storm Trial

NEW YORK — A shocking revelation has emerged in the trial of Roman Storm, a notorious figure accused of engaging in criminal money laundering activities. As day two of the trial got underway, three government witnesses took the stand to reveal harrowing tales of how hack and scam victims who reached out to Tornado Cash for assistance in retrieving their stolen funds received little to no help from the privacy tool's developers.

The testimony comes as a significant blow to Tornado Cash's reputation, which was touted as a safe haven for users to send cryptocurrency without being tracked. The platform's lack of response to the needs of its victims raises serious questions about the accountability and transparency of its developers.

One witness described how they had invested their life savings in Tornado Cash, only to see it drained by scammers who exploited a vulnerability in the platform. Despite reaching out to Tornado Cash for assistance, the victim claimed that they were met with silence and indifference from the developers.

"I was left feeling helpless and betrayed," said the witness. "I had trusted Tornado Cash to keep my money safe, but it turned out that I was just another statistic in their pursuit of profits."

Another witness spoke about how they had been scammed out of thousands of dollars through a phishing email that tricked them into sending cryptocurrency to a fake wallet. When they reached out to Tornado Cash for help, they claimed that the platform's developers were unresponsive and unwilling to take action.

"I felt like I was being abandoned by the very people who promised to protect me," said the witness. "It was a painful and humiliating experience that left me feeling vulnerable and exposed."

The testimony from these witnesses paints a damning picture of Tornado Cash's handling of its users' funds and raises concerns about the platform's accountability and transparency. As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how the developers will respond to these allegations and whether they will take responsibility for their actions.