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FBI Agent Arrested for $900K Crypto Theft

8/5/2026

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FBI Agent Arrested

FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch was arrested on July 31 2026 for stealing roughly $900,000 in cryptocurrency.
He used his FBI access to move the crypto to personal Suilend and Kraken wallets from Jan 1 2025 through July 31 2026.
The FBI seized about $925,426 in cryptocurrency, $165,582 in cash and a hardware wallet at his Virginia home.
Phone records show he asked ChatGPT how to invest $1 million and how to relocate to an EU country.

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Yaroch Detained

The FBI terminated Yaroch’s employment and announced a thorough investigation after learning of the cryptocurrency theft.
Yaroch voluntarily completed an online FBI self-report form and met with headquarters personnel to disclose his misconduct.
When agents searched his home, Yaroch surrendered his FBI credentials and provided details about his cryptocurrency wallets.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala ordered his temporary detention pending a hearing.

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FBI Agent Arrested

FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch was arrested on July 31 2026 for stealing roughly $900,000 in cryptocurrency.
He used his FBI access to move the crypto to personal Suilend and Kraken wallets from Jan 1 2025 through July 31 2026.
The FBI seized about $925,426 in cryptocurrency, $165,582 in cash and a hardware wallet at his Virginia home.
Phone records show he asked ChatGPT how to invest $1 million and how to relocate to an EU country.

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