Former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after stealing approximately $2.47 million in cryptocurrency through about 100 unauthorized transfers involving 35 FBI investigations, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Some funds belonged to at least 10 financial crime victims. Yaroch used stolen funds to repay personal debts and consulted ChatGPT about relocating to Europe, including plans to buy a vineyard in Portugal. Sentencing is scheduled for March 4, 2027, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.