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Unattributed: Credential compromise

Former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after admitting he stole cryptocurrency using credentials available through FBI systems. From December 2024 onward, Yaroch carried out about 100 fraudulent transfers tied to 35 separate FBI investigations, generating approximately $2.47 million in illicit proceeds. The scheme involved wallets linked to ... Read more.

StatusUnder review
Reported loss$2.5M
ChainNot specified
Confidence55%

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Record history

First seen: 2026-11-06T14:31:31.000Z. Last updated: 2026-11-06T14:34:11.117Z. Revision: 1.