John Daghita

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

  1. Extradition Proceedings

    U.S. authorities begin the legal process to return Daghita to the United States for trial.

  2. Arrest in Saint Martin

    Federal contractor John Daghita is apprehended by local authorities and U.S. Marshals.

  3. FBI Confirmation

    The FBI officially confirms the theft of $46 million in crypto from government accounts.

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Federal Contractor Arrested in Caribbean Over $46M Crypto Theft

Federal authorities have apprehended John Daghita, a government contractor, in Saint Martin for the alleged theft of $46 million in cryptocurrency. The joint operation by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service highlights critical vulnerabilities in federal digital asset custody and the persistent threat of insider embezzlement.

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