FBI arrests suspect in $46M U.S. Marshals crypto theft case
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of John Daghita, a U.S. government contractor, in Saint Martin by French authorities. Daghita is accused of stealing over $46 million in cryptocurrency from wallets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service, which handles seized digital assets in criminal cases. The theft was initially flagged by blockchain investigator ZachXBT in January, who identified suspicious transactions linked to an individual named "John." Following the allegations, U.S. agencies began reviewing the incident. The case highlights ongoing concerns about crypto custody risks as government-held digital assets grow. Authorities have not confirmed if any stolen funds were recovered.
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