Suspect in alleged $46 million US Marshals crypto theft arrested in Saint Martin, FBI says
John Daghita, accused of stealing over $46 million in crypto from U.S. Marshals wallets, was arrested in Saint Martin.Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of John Daghita in Saint Martin, alleging he stole more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from U.S. Marshals Service wallets. The arrest was a joint operation involving the FBI and French authorities, including the French Gendarmerie. Allegations linking Daghita, known online as “Lick,” to the theft from wallets containing assets seized in the 2016 Bitfinex hack were initially raised in January by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. ZachXBT also alleged that Daghita is the son of Dean Daghita, president of Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a firm that received a 2024 contract from the U.S. Marshals Service to manage some seized cryptocurrencies. Following the arrest, ZachXBT noted that Daghita had previously taunted him and sent 'dust attacks' from wallets containing the allegedly stolen funds. The contract awarded to CMDSS had previously faced scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, though a protest against the award was ultimately rejected.
(Source：The Block)