I'm writing this to share some tips and stuff based on my recent experience after conducting a large heist ($3 million USD) and going off-grid.
Background: I exploited a faulty code in a hedge fund exchange and drained about $3 million. I was found out, had my bank accounts frozen and legal letters sent to my home and email so I decided to ***** off.
The escape was pretty easy. Unless you commit some very public or very violent crime you will have enough time to get away. You just need enough time to avoid a warrant being issued for your arrest. I don't know the legal details and punishments for what I did, but I know that stealing $3 million from a company won't be a slap on the wrist. My heist was in crypto so I cashed out a bit locally, bought a used car and just drove south of the border.
In Mexico I sold off a bit more, you can do it at 7/11 if you know the right ones, and was able to coordinate a flight to a more crypto friendly country in latam. Where I am now I can do pretty much everything in crypto. I'm considering a new identity which is possible to do where I am.
I've been here for almost two weeks and to be frank I love it so far. I've paid for a rental up front which will last me for a year, I'm in the process of getting a car here but I'm in a walkable and nice part of town so it isn't crucial. I don't plan on doing anything illegal from this point forward, what I have should last me the rest of my life here and with a new identity I'll have more options.
I'm not encouraging anyone to do what I did especially if they have a very established life where they are from. I was alone and single so the quick move was possible to do and worth it for me. There are things I miss from time to time, but the amount of new possibilities I have outweigh it. Language barrier is annoying but enough understand english to function. If you do make a big heist like I did, don't waste time staying around and seeing what might happen - just go. You'll need some people skills to make it around and do some bribes to get your way to somewhere safe. I chose latam because it's close to me, but wherever you are there will always be a haven crime based success. Have your wits about you and be cautious and not loud, have a back up story, and get a new identity sorted as soon as possible. I'll update as my journey progresses, that is it for now.