FBI Arrests Insider John Daghita Over Alleged Theft of $46 Million in US Government Crypto

The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for safeguarding crypto assets seized in law-enforcement operations and relies on private contractors for custody services. John Daghita is accused of exploiting access through his father’s employer to breach government wallets, highlighting risks in public-sector digital-asset custody, contractor controls and private-key access management.

In July 2026, the FBI arrested John Daghita on the French side of Saint Martin, accusing him of stealing more than $46 million in crypto assets from wallets overseen by the U.S. Marshals Service. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT first exposed the case, after which law-enforcement officers identified the suspect by comparing records of his ostentatious spending with onchain fund flows.