Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft is son of seized-crypto contractor executive: ZachXBT
Investigator ZachXBT alleges the person behind a $40 million government crypto theft is the son of a U.S. Marshals Service contractor executive.Summary
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that John Daghita, known online as "Lick," is responsible for siphoning tens of millions of dollars from U.S. government cryptocurrency wallets. Crucially, ZachXBT claims Daghita is the son of Dean Daghita, the president of Command Services & Support (CMDSS). CMDSS holds a U.S. Marshals Service contract awarded in October 2024 to help manage and dispose of seized "Class 2-4" cryptocurrencies, including those unsupported by mainstream exchanges.
The allegations stem from a prior investigation linking "Lick" to over $90 million in illicit crypto, tracing funds back to a government wallet holding assets seized from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The connection was exposed after "Lick" argued with another individual in a Telegram chat, revealing control over millions in crypto, which ZachXBT traced back to the government address.
CMDSS's contract has faced prior scrutiny, including a protest by competitor Wave Digital Assets alleging CMDSS lacked proper licensing and citing a potential conflict of interest regarding a former USMS official employed by CMDSS. The Government Accountability Office denied that protest. This incident highlights broader challenges the Marshals Service faces in managing its seized digital assets.
(Source：The Block)