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Former FBI Agent Charged with Stealing $1 Million in Crypto from Russian Target
A former FBI agent, Patrick Yaroch, has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency during an investigation involving a Russian target. The charges allege he misappropriated the funds during the probe.
4 Aug, 05:02 — 4 Aug, 10:04
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago
Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target
Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”
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Who Is Patrick Yaroch? FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1 Million In Crypto During Probe
Investigators say the cryptocurrency was worth about $1 million, although only $925,426 was recovered after agents searched his home in Ashburn, Virginia.
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First report: ndtv · 4 Aug, 05:02|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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