# U.S. Marshals Service

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-06**: Extradition Proceedings — Authorities begin the process of returning Daghita to the U.S. to face federal charges.
- **2026-03-05**: Arrest in Saint Martin — Daghita is apprehended by federal agents on the Caribbean island.
- **2026-03-05**: Charges Filed — Federal prosecutors unseal charges against the contractor for the theft of government property.
- **2026-02-20**: Investigation Launched — The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service begin tracking the movement of stolen funds and suspect John Daghita.
- **2026-02-15**: Theft Detected — Federal authorities identify a $46 million discrepancy in government-held crypto wallets.
- **2026-02-15**: Audit Discrepancy — Internal USMS auditors identify a $46M shortfall in the digital asset ledger.
- **2025-11-12**: Alleged Theft Begins — The contractor begins unauthorized transfers of seized cryptocurrency to private wallets.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Contractor Accused of $46M Crypto Theft from US Marshals Service
2026-03-05 22:49:29 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/us-marshals-contractor-crypto-theft-46m

### Federal Contractor Arrested in Caribbean for $46M Government Crypto Theft
2026-03-05 22:48:27 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/federal-contractor-arrested-caribbean-crypto-theft

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