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Former FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.47 million in seized crypto

Crypto Briefing·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Former FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.47 million in seized crypto

A former FBI agent pleaded guilty to stealing $2.47 million in seized cryptocurrency. The case underscores the urgent need for stronger internal controls and protocols in handling digital assets within law enforcement agencies, highlighting vulnerabilities in the custody of crypto evidence.

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