Michael Coberg, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for aiding Adam Iza, also known as 'The Godfather,' in a series of extortion schemes. Iza, founder of crypto trading platform Zort, pleaded guilty in January 2025. Authorities say Coberg helped Iza extort victims by recording transfers of money and arranging a drug possession arrest of another victim.
Coberg was paid at least $20,000 monthly for his security services, according to prosecutors.