Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.5M in Crypto

• Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI agent, pleaded guilty to stealing $2.47 million in cryptocurrency.
• Yaroch used wallet credentials collected by the FBI in 35 investigations to drain the wallets.
• He sought advice on starting a new life in Europe using a chatbot.
• Yaroch faces up to 20 years in prison for his actions.
• The case highlights vulnerabilities in handling digital assets during investigations.