# FBI agent stole $2.47 million from crypto wallets tied to 35 investigations and planned escape to Portugal

https://mins.news/en/item/132214

- CryptoSlate, 2026-11-06 11:10 UTC
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- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/fbi-agent-drains-crypto-wallets-tied-to-35-investigations-steals-2-47-million-and-plans-portugal-escape/

> Patrick Steven Yaroch used credentials connected to 35 investigations to make about 100 fraudulent transfers, according to the Justice Department. He allegedly stole $2.47 million and planned to flee to Portugal.

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