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Former FBI Agent Accused of Stealing $1M in Cryptocurrency

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 5, 2026

A former FBI agent has been accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts that the agency was monitoring.

Court documents revealed that Patrick Yaroch allegedly stole the funds due to frustration with the government's handling of cryptocurrency misuse, according to court documents.

The FBI fired Yaroch and authorities arrested him last week after he confessed to the theft when questioned by federal agents.

The Wire

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