Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Extradition Proceedings
Authorities begin the process of returning Daghita to the U.S. to face federal charges.
Charges Filed
Federal prosecutors unseal charges against the contractor for the theft of government property.
Arrest in Saint Martin
Daghita is apprehended by federal agents on the Caribbean island.
Investigation Launched
The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service begin tracking the movement of stolen funds and suspect John Daghita.
Audit Discrepancy
Internal USMS auditors identify a $46M shortfall in the digital asset ledger.
Theft Detected
Federal authorities identify a $46 million discrepancy in government-held crypto wallets.
Alleged Theft Begins
The contractor begins unauthorized transfers of seized cryptocurrency to private wallets.
A government contractor has been charged with stealing approximately $46 million in cryptocurrency while working for the U.S. Marshals Service. The breach highlights significant vulnerabilities in how federal agencies manage and secure seized digital assets.
John Daghita, a federal contractor, was apprehended in Saint Martin for allegedly stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. government. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service into the breach of federal digital asset custody.