"Members of the U.S. government are investigating allegations that tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency seized by law enforcement were stolen through insider access via a federal contractor, according to public statements from officials. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) confirmed to CoinDesk that it is investigating claims that more than $40 million in confiscated digital assets were siphoned from government-linked wallets."
"The allegations center on Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia-based technology firm contracted by the USMS to manage and dispose of certain categories of seized cryptocurrency. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleged that John "Lick" Daghita - the son of CMDSS president and chief executive Dean Daghita - gained unauthorized access to crypto wallets holding government-seized digital assets and diverted funds for personal use."
"The allegations first surfaced after a dispute in a private Telegram chat was recorded and later circulated online. According to ZachXBT, the individual identified as "Lick" appeared to screen-share a wallet holding millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and demonstrated the ability to move funds in real time. Subsequent on-chain analysis linked those wallets to addresses known to hold government-seized assets, including funds associated with prior high-profile law enforcement seizures."
U.S. officials are investigating allegations that tens of millions of dollars in seized cryptocurrency were stolen from government-linked wallets. The U.S. Marshals Service has opened an investigation after claims that more than $40 million in confiscated digital assets were siphoned. The allegations focus on Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia technology contractor tasked with managing and disposing of certain seized cryptocurrency. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT linked multiple wallet addresses to assets connected to the USMS and alleged that John "Lick" Daghita gained unauthorized access and diverted funds. Recorded private Telegram footage and on-chain analysis tied wallets to prior law enforcement seizures, and agency spokespeople declined further comment due to ongoing investigations.
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