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FBI agent stole $2.5 million in crypto from hackers under investigation
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FBI agent stole $2.5 million in crypto from hackers under investigation

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BLEEPINGCOMPUTER — A former FBI agent has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2.5 million from the wallets of fraud victims and nation-state hackers under investigation. [...]

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BleepingComputer
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Cybersecurity
PUBLISHED
09 November 2026 · 14:34 UTC
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09 November 2026 · 14:45 UTC
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-agent-stole-25-million-in-crypto-from-hackers-fraud-victims/
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