COINTELEGRAPH · 2026-11-07 14:16 UTC

Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent stole almost $2.5M in crypto

Former FBI counterintelligence agent Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, admitted to wire fraud and money laundering. He made about 100 fraudulent transfers tied to 35 FBI investigations, gaining $2,474,380.66 in cryptocurrency proceeds, per a US Attorney's Office news release. He used the proceeds to pay off debts and planned to fund a new life in Portugal, including buying a vineyard; he faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for March 4, 2027.

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