Bitcoin.com News reports that Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI counterintelligence agent, has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency. He used confidential credentials from 35 federal investigations to commit the theft, which initially involved around $1 million in stolen digital assets. The case highlights significant breaches of trust within federal agencies.
Based on the Bitcoin.com News report; not independently verified.
Source published: Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:30:14 +0000
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