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Ex-FBI Agent Patrick Yaroch Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47M in Crypto

COINOTAG·November 7, 2026·1 min read
Ex-FBI Agent Patrick Yaroch Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47M in Crypto

Former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch pleaded guilty to stealing $2.47 million in cryptocurrency from 35 investigations across about 100 transfers. Sentencing is set for March 4, 2027. The thefts occurred during his tenure at the FBI, and the case highlights ongoing concerns about insider threats in crypto custody.

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