Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent stole almost $2.5M in crypto
Summary
Former FBI counterintelligence agent Patrick Steven Yaroch pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after stealing about $2.47 million in cryptocurrency. He used access to FBI systems to make roughly 100 unauthorized transfers connected to 35 investigations, then laundered the funds. His actions compromised investigations involving criminal groups and adversarial nations. Yaroch used the proceeds to pay debts and planned to move to Portugal. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 4, 2027.
