U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto
John Daghita, son of a USMS crypto contractor, was arrested in Saint Martin for allegedly stealing over $46 million in seized government cryptocurrency.Summary
John Daghita, the son of the CEO of Command Services & Support (CMDSS)—a firm contracted by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to manage seized crypto—was arrested on the island of Saint Martin. The arrest, confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, followed allegations that Daghita, known online as “Lick,” exploited insider access to siphon digital assets from government-linked wallets.
On-chain analysis linked wallets allegedly controlled by Daghita to government assets, including one holding 12,540 ether, valued around $36 million at the time. While approximately $20 million was removed from USMS wallets in October 2024 and mostly returned, other transactions suggest total suspected thefts could exceed $90 million when accounting for activity in late 2025. The case has intensified scrutiny over how federal agencies secure and track billions of dollars in seized digital assets.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)