US Probes $40M Crypto Heist By Federal Contractor’s Son
Members of the U.S. government are investigating allegations that tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency seized by law enforcement were stolen through insider access via a federal contractor, according to public statements from officials.
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) confirmed to CoinDesk that it is investigating claims that more than $40 million in confiscated digital assets were siphoned from government-linked wallets.
The allegations center on Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia-based technology firm contracted by the USMS to manage and dispose of certain categories of seized cryptocurrency.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleged that John “Lick” Daghita — the son of CMDSS president and…
