The News Agents Coining It with Lewis Goodall | Ep 5 - Coining It
Nov 1, 2025
Detective Zane Ulhuk, who led the investigation into a Bitcoin scandal, shares intriguing details about Operation Eucalyptus and the challenges of gathering digital evidence. Kimberley Caton, the daughter of a victim, discusses her controversial actions related to the Bitcoin theft and her arrest. The conversation dives into the impact of greed on friendships, the complexities of digital money, and the chaotic aftermath of police raids. This gripping exchange reveals the intricate web of deception and the hunt for the truth behind the Bitcoin losses.
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Family Fallout Over Glitched Bitcoin
- Kelly Caton's daughter Kimmy took 15 Bitcoin from her mother's phone after a row, leading Kelly to report it as theft to police.
- Kimmy claimed the coins were gifted earlier and she reclaimed them when made homeless, and she was later arrested but never charged.
Solicitor Called The Glitch Theft
- Kimmy contacted a solicitor who told her exploiting the 'glitch' was theft and urged her to tell police, which led to her arrest on suspicion of theft and fraud.
- The arrest deeply affected Kimmy, causing panic attacks and estrangement from her mother; she was released and never charged.
Cold Calls Revealed The Missing Millions
- Detective Zane contacted nearly every active crypto exchange worldwide to trace losses and logged responses meticulously.
- That exhaustive outreach revealed CoinSpot in Australia had lost the equivalent of millions, unlocking the wider criminal case.