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FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.4 million in crypto from nation-state hackers
The Record
· November 6, 2026AI summary
An FBI agent has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. The agent, Patrick Steven Yaroch, used his position to steal over $2.4 million in cryptocurrency. He allegedly did this to cover his debts. Yaroch faces up to 20 years in prison for his crimes. His actions were committed while he was part of an FBI investigative squad. The stolen funds were taken from nation-state hackers.
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