U.S. Contractor Arrested for $46 Million Crypto Theft

John Daghita, a U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service, was arrested on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin on March 4, 2026. The operation involved the French Gendarmerie's elite tactical unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to an announcement from FBI Director Kash Patel.

Authorities allege that Daghita gained unauthorized access to government-managed cryptocurrency wallets in 2024 and 2025, siphoning funds from a larger $90 million seizure tied to criminal cases. The theft occurred through his connection to Command Services Support, an IT firm led by his father, Dean Daghita, which held a contract with the Marshals Service to securely store and manage seized digital assets. While John Daghita worked for the company, it remains unclear whether he directly exploited the contract or if his father's involvement played a role, and officials have not indicated if Dean Daghita was aware of the activities.

The case came to light following an independent investigation by blockchain analyst ZachXBT, who published his findings in late January 2026. ZachXBT traced Daghita's actions after...