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Suspect arrested in Caribbean for $46 million crypto heist from US Marshals Service
Arrested individual is son of government contractor managing seized crypto
Funds traced back to Bitfinex hack recovery wallet
Incident highlights significant operational security concerns for USMS.
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Federal authorities have arrested John Daghita, the son of a U.S. government contractor, in connection with an alleged scheme to steal over $46 million in confiscated cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). The arrest, which occurred on the island of Saint Martin, marks the end of a significant insider crypto heist within U.S. government operations.
John Daghita is accused of exploiting insider access at his father Dean Daghita's company, Command Services & Support (CMDSS). CMDSS, a Virginia-based technology firm, was awarded a federal contract by the USMS in October 2024 to manage seized crypto assets. Authorities allege that John Daghita used this access to steal a substantial amount of cryptocurrency.
The scheme reportedly unraveled in late January 2026 when John Daghita allegedly revealed his wealth on the messaging app Telegram, screen-sharing an Exodus wallet containing millions in cryptocurrency from a pseudonymous account. On-chain analysis traced approximately $25 million of these funds back to a U.S. government-controlled wallet linked to assets seized from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Following the discovery, CMDSS removed its online presence, and the USMS, in conjunction with the FBI, launched an internal investigation. The incident has raised concerns about the operational security of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The arrest was confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel via a social media post. The operation involved significant international cooperation, with assistance from the International Cooperation Team Serious Crime Unit of the French Gendarmerie National in Saint Martin and the Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale of Guadeloupe.
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