FBI Agent Fired After Allegedly Stealing Nearly $1M in Cryptocurrency
A former FBI agent has been accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts the FBI was monitoring. Patrick Yaroch, the former agent, allegedly stole the funds due to frustration with the government's inaction regarding the misuse of cryptocurrency accounts.
Court documents reveal that Yaroch confessed to the crime when federal agents questioned him. The FBI has fired Yaroch and authorities have arrested him.
An agency spokesperson stated that the FBI holds its employees to the highest ethical standards, and a thorough investigation is underway.