Caribbean Arrest Made in $46M Government Crypto Theft
Authorities in the Caribbean have apprehended John Daghita (alias "Lick") in connection with the alleged theft of over $46 million in cryptocurrency. The assets were reportedly stolen from the U.S. government while they were under federal seizure.
Key Details of the Investigation
The Breach: According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, Daghita exploited his position at CMDSS—a company owned by his father that held a sensitive contract with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).
The Timeline: The investigation launched in late January 2026 after it was discovered that Daghita was siphoning off crypto assets that had been seized during prior law enforcement operations.
Antagonistic Behavior: Leading up to his arrest, Daghita reportedly used his Telegram channel to mock investigators and allegedly conducted "dust attacks" on ZachXBT’s public wallet using the stolen funds.
Why This Matters
This case underscores a significant vulnerability in the custody of digital assets by government contractors. The arrest marks a major win for federal agencies and independent blockchain sleuths working to track high-level crypto-related crimes.$BTC $ETH $BNB #cryptotheft #CryptoNewss #BTC #bnb #ETH