Patrick Steven Yaroach, a former FBI counterintelligence agent, has admitted to charges of fraud and money laundering. He exploited his access to sensitive agency data to execute approximately 100 illegal transfers totaling $2.47 million from cryptocurrency wallets linked to 35 investigations. Yaroach used part of the stolen funds to pay off debts, while he intended to use the remainder to start anew in Portugal. His actions jeopardized multiple FBI investigations. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 4, 2027, and faces up to 20 years in prison.