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Ex-FBI agent admits stealing $2.5M in crypto from 35 investigations

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A former FBI agent, Patrick Yaroch, pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from wallets tied to 35 investigations, using credentials the bureau had collected. He then sought ChatGPT advice on starting a new life in Europe. The case highlights insider risk and custody weaknesses at law enforcement, a reputational concern for institutional crypto holders even though no specific token is named.

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