US Marshals Service

government agency

Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

Mar 6, 2026
Projected Oversight

Expected calls for congressional hearings on the security of the Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Mar 5, 2026
Theft Disclosed

Charges are made public against a contractor for the theft of $46M in crypto from USMS.
Mar 5, 2026
Internal Investigation

The US Marshals Service begins an internal review of its digital asset custody chain.

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Contractor Charged in $46M Cryptocurrency Theft from US Marshals Service

A government contractor has been accused of stealing $46 million in seized cryptocurrency from the United States Marshals Service. The incident represents a major insider threat breach within the federal agency responsible for managing assets forfeited during criminal investigations.

Mar 5, 2026 2 sources