FBI Agent Accused of Stealing $1M in Cryptocurrency
A former FBI agent has been accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts monitored by the agency.
Court documents reveal that Patrick Yaroch allegedly took the funds due to frustration over the government's inaction regarding cryptocurrency misuse, according to the court documents.
The FBI fired Yaroch and authorities arrested him last week after he confessed to stealing the money when questioned by federal agents.
An agency spokesperson said the FBI holds its employees to the highest ethical standards and is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.