The, Citing Court Documents, Reported That Senior FBI Agent Patrick Yaroch, Based in Washington, Faces a Charge of Possessing Stolen

The New York Times, citing court documents, reported that senior FBI agent Patrick Yaroch, based in Washington, faces a charge of possessing stolen property. Yaroch confessed to a Justice Department employee last week, saying the act was "eating away at him" and he wanted to get it off his chest. He noted the crypto mixed with his personal assets, so he couldn't pinpoint the exact amount but believed it was under $1 million.

Investigators found roughly $1 million in crypto in his digital wallet. Court records show Yaroch admitted to transferring funds in 10 to 12 transactions starting late 2024 or early 2025, using access credentials seized in the FBI probe. The FBI spokesperson said the agency acted immediately, firing Yaroch and launching a full investigation. Documents also revealed that in May, Yaroch's search history included a ChatGPT query about retiring around age 40 and building a quieter winemaking and farming life in Italy's Cilento region or Portugal's Dao area, asking how to turn $1 million into investments.