Former FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.47 million in crypto related to 35 investigations, faces up to 20 years in prison Former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaruch has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges after stealing about $2.47 million in cryptocurrency through about 100 unauthorized transfers involving 35 FBI investigations, according to the US Department of Justice. Some of the funds belonged to at least 10 financial crime victims. Yeruach used stolen funds to repay personal debts and consulted with ChatGPT about moving to Europe, including plans to purchase a vineyard in Portugal. Sentencing is set for March 4, 2027, with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. - Link.

Former FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.47 million in crypto related to 35 investigations, faces up to 20 years in prison Former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaruch has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges after stealing about $2.47 million in cryptocurrency through about 100 unauthorized transfers involving 35 FBI investigations, according to the US Department of Justice. Some of the funds belonged to at least 10 financial crime victims. Yeruach used stolen funds to repay personal debts and consulted with ChatGPT about moving to Europe, including plans to purchase a vineyard in Portugal. Sentencing is set for March 4, 2027, with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. - Link.