FBI agent drains crypto wallets tied to 35 investigations, steals $2.47 million and plans Portugal escape
Patrick Steven Yaroch used credentials tied to 35 investigations for about 100 fraudulent transfers, according to DOJ. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
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- Patrick Steven Yaroch used credentials tied to 35 investigations for about 100 fraudulent transfers, according to DOJ.
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