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John Daghita Arrested in Saint Martin Over Alleged $46 Million Theft of Seized U.S. Crypto

The arrest intensifies scrutiny of contractor control over seized USMS crypto.

Overview

  • FBI Director Kash Patel announced Daghita’s capture in a joint operation with elite French Gendarmerie units on Saint Martin.
  • Officials allege more than $46 million was diverted from wallets tied to the U.S. Marshals Service, which manages seized digital assets.
  • Agents reported recovering a metal briefcase of cash along with multiple hard drives and security keys during the arrest.
  • Reporting identifies Daghita as the son of CMDSS CEO Dean Daghita, and the firm received a USMS contract in October 2024 to manage certain seized cryptocurrency.
  • Blockchain investigator ZachXBT had traced suspect-linked wallets, including one holding 12,540 ETH, yet authorities have not disclosed charges, the access method, or whether any funds have been recovered.