U.S. Government Contractor Arrested After Disappearing With $46 Million in Cryptocurrency

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 06/03/2026 at 00:38

Updated on 06/03/2026 at 00:39

Funcionário terceirizado é preso no Caribe após acusação de roubo de US$ 46 milhões em criptomoedas do Serviço de Delegados dos EUA.

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US Contractor Arrested in St. Maarten in Caribbean After FBI Probe Alleges Alleged Theft of US$ 46 Million in Cryptocurrency From US Marshals Service in Operation Conducted With International Cooperation

A federal contractor accused of stealing US$ 46 million in cryptocurrency was arrested Wednesday night in St. Maarten in the Caribbean. The arrest was confirmed by the FBI after an operation carried out with international authorities.

Arrest in St. Maarten After Cryptocurrency Investigation

John Daghita was taken into custody by law enforcement agents Wednesday night in St. Maarten, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, via posts made on social media. The operation took place in the Caribbean and involved international authorities.

Photos released by the FBI and the police of St. Maarten show Daghita being led away in handcuffs, with a pool in the background of the arrest location.

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Images Released Show Money and Equipment Linked to Cryptocurrency

Other images published by the authorities show a suitcase full of cash seized during the operation.

The material was photographed alongside several thumb drives and a passport, which was also presented in the images shared online.

The photographs were shared by the FBI along with records from the local police in St. Maarten. The release occurred after the suspect’s arrest, who is alleged to be responsible for diverting millions in cryptocurrency.

Operation Involved International Cooperation

According to Kash Patel, the operation that led to the arrest was conducted in cooperation with international authorities.

Among the partners involved was the Serious Crimes Unit of the International Cooperation Team of the French National Gendarmerie in Saint Martin.

The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group of Guadeloupe also participated in the operation. The joint effort allowed for the locating and arrest of the suspect related to the cryptocurrency case.

Authorities Say Investigation Continues

So far, it is unclear how John Daghita gained access to the cryptocurrency belonging to the US Marshals Service.

The authorities did not disclose details about the method used in the alleged diversion.

In a public statement, Patel said that the FBI will continue working to locate and arrest individuals involved in financial crimes. According to him, the agency will keep working continuously with international partners to hold accountable those suspected of defrauding American taxpayers.

U.S. Government Contractor Arrested After Disappearing With $46 Million in Cryptocurrency

US Contractor Arrested in St. Maarten in Caribbean After FBI Probe Alleges Alleged Theft of US$ 46 Million in Cryptocurrency From US Marshals Service in Operation Conducted With International Cooperation

Arrest in St. Maarten After Cryptocurrency Investigation

Images Released Show Money and Equipment Linked to Cryptocurrency

Operation Involved International Cooperation

Authorities Say Investigation Continues

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U.S. Government Contractor Arrested After Disappearing With $46 Million in Cryptocurrency

US Contractor Arrested in St. Maarten in Caribbean After FBI Probe Alleges Alleged Theft of US$ 46 Million in Cryptocurrency From US Marshals Service in Operation Conducted With International Cooperation

Arrest in St. Maarten After Cryptocurrency Investigation

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