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Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Investigations

Bitcoin Magazine·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Investigations

Former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, of Ashburn, Virginia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. He used wallet credentials from 35 FBI investigations to steal about $2.47 million in cryptocurrency. Yaroch faces sentencing, with potential prison time and fines for the crimes.

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