Cetus Protocol stated it would waive legal action and public disclosure if the funds stolen during the May 22, 2025 exploit were returned and the offer accepted by the hacker

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"In exchange, you can keep 2,324 ETH (~$6M) as a bounty, and we will consider the matter closed and will not pursue any further legal, intelligence, or public action," the message said, adding that legal actions will commence when stolen assets are moved off-ramp or mixed.

Cetus is asking the hacker to return all but $6 million, or 2,324 Ether, of the stolen funds in exchange for a promise not to pursue legal action. The protocol lost $223 million to an exploit on May 22.