Patrick Steven Yaroch, a 37-year-old former FBI agent, pleaded guilty on November 5, 2026, to wire fraud and money laundering. From December 2024 to early 2025, he stole approximately $2.47 million in cryptocurrency by using wallet access information obtained during 35 investigations. About 100 fraudulent transfers compromised several investigations as well as FBI sources and methods. Yaroch reported his actions to the FBI on July 29, 2026, after which authorities recovered some of the funds and seized several wallets and recovery devices. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for March 4, 2027.
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