Cointelegraph reports that a former FBI counterintelligence agent, Yaroch, stole almost $2.5 million in cryptocurrency. He used the funds to pay off debts and aimed to start a new life in Portugal, where he intended to purchase a vineyard.

Based on the Cointelegraph report; not independently verified.

Source published: Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:16:00 +0000

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