Decrypt reports that Patrick Yaroch, a former FBI agent, has pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from 35 investigations. He used credentials collected by the FBI to drain wallets and sought advice from ChatGPT on starting a new life in Europe.
Based on the Decrypt report; not independently verified.
Source published: Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:57:06 +0000
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