Allegations of Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft from US Government Wallets
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has made a startling claim, alleging that the individual responsible for the theft of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies from US government-controlled wallets is the son of the CEO of a company contracted to secure seized digital assets. This revelation has significant implications for the security and custody of cryptocurrencies held by government agencies.
Key Findings and Allegations
ZachXBT’s investigation claims that an individual known online as “Lick,” whose real name is alleged to be John Daghita, is responsible for the theft. Notably, Daghita is reportedly the son of Dean Daghita, the president and CEO of Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a company contracted by the US Marshals Service to manage confiscated cryptocurrencies. The funds in question were traced to wallets linked to assets seized in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, highlighting the complexity and depth of the alleged theft.
Contract and Custody Controversies
CMDSS was awarded a contract in October 2024 to assist the Marshals Service in the custody and disposal of non-mainstream digital assets, which include tokens not supported by major centralized exchanges. This contract has faced scrutiny, with concerns raised about the company’s ability to handle such assets securely and the potential for conflicts of interest. Prior to this, Wave Digital Assets had filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding the contract award, citing concerns about CMDSS’s government registrations and potential conflicts involving a former Marshals Service official. The GAO ultimately rejected the protest.
Investigation and Evidence
ZachXBT’s claims are based on a detailed investigation that linked the online personality “Lick” to over $90 million worth of alleged illegal crypto activity. The investigation gained momentum after an argument in a Telegram group chat, where “Lick” demonstrated control over significant crypto assets, including sharing an Exodus wallet with a Tron address containing approximately $2.3 million and broadcasting $6.7 million in Ether. Through transaction tracing, ZachXBT connected this activity to a US government-controlled wallet linked to the Bitfinex hack funds.
Broader Implications for Crypto Custody
The allegations highlight broader concerns about the security and management of cryptocurrencies by government agencies. A report by CoinDesk in February 2025 noted that the Marshals Service was struggling to account for its digital asset holdings, citing weak inventory controls and an inability to estimate its Bitcoin reserves. The issue of illegal cryptocurrency transactions also continues to grow, with a record $154 billion received by illegal addresses in 2025, according to reports.
For more information on this developing story, please refer to the original report at https://cryptonews.com/news/zachxbt-alleges-son-of-us-government-crypto-custodian-ceo-behind-wallet-theft/.
