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Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent stole almost $2.5M in crypto
Cointelegraph·November 7, 2026·1 min read
Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent Yaroch stole nearly $2.5 million in crypto, using the proceeds to pay off debts and fund a planned new life in Portugal, where he intended to buy a vineyard. The theft highlights insider misuse of digital assets and the need for robust security measures in crypto custody and handling.
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