$40 Million Crypto Heist Allegedly Linked to US Government Contractor’s Son
John Daghita, son of a US government contractor, is allegedly linked to stealing over $40 million in crypto from government seizure addresses.Summary
A major crypto scandal involves John Daghita, known online as "Lick," who allegedly stole over $40 million from crypto addresses managed by his father's firm, CMDSS. CMDSS, a Virginia-based IT company, holds a 2024 contract with the US Marshals Service (USMS) to manage seized crypto assets, suggesting Daghita exploited insider access. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced at least $23 million to one wallet linked to suspected thefts exceeding $90 million across 2024 and late 2025. Following the exposure, CMDSS deleted its social media and scrubbed its website. Daghita was reportedly seen flaunting assets on Telegram before attempting to obscure his identity. The case highlights significant insider risks within government crypto custody arrangements, as CMDSS also holds contracts with the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice.
(Source：BeInCrypto)