The FBI traced an alleged crypto theft scheme to Uber Eats purchases after malware hidden in games infected around 8,000 computers and exposed roughly 80 wallets.
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Investigators linked Wilkins to the case after Bitcoin payments reached a wallet used to buy more than 150 gift cards. Some funded Uber Eats orders connected to his University of West Florida email and associated addresses.
Federal agents arrested the Florida resident in July. A criminal complaint alleges that he financed and promoted a malware operation with unnamed associates between May 2024 and February 2026.
The group allegedly distributed infected games through a major digital game platform. The complaint does not name Steam, although the listed titles match games included in an earlier FBI request for information about Steam malware.
Promoters used Discord, Telegram, X and LinkedIn to attract downloads. Chatbots allegedly helped identify users with large cryptocurrency holdings.
Once installed, the malware collected passwords and other private data before operators accessed crypto wallets. Authorities estimate that around 8,000 devices were infected and at least $220,000 was taken from about 80 wallets.
One victim was streamer RastalandTV, who lost funds raised for stage four cancer treatment after downloading BlockBlasters. Earlier reporting placed the theft from that campaign at around $32,000 to $35,000.
The FBI said evidence seized during a February search included messages about the operation and Bitcoin payments to a Signal user named Sibel.eth. Investigators later tied that identity to Wilkins through the gift card purchases.
Wilkins faces an allegation of conspiracy to obtain information from protected computers for financial gain. The charge carries a possible prison term of up to 10 years if he is convicted.