Who is John Daghita? Inside the US government’s $40M crypto theft claim
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ZachXBT alleges a custody CEO’s son stole tens of millions in crypto from US government‑linked wallets tied to Bitfinex funds, exposing systemic custody risks. Summary ZachXBT claims online persona “Lick,” identified as John Daghita, siphoned tens of millions in crypto from wallets linked to the U.S. government and seized 2016 Bitfinex funds. On‑chain traces allegedly show about $24.9m leaving a US‑controlled wallet in March 2024, plus earlier activity tied to more than $90m in suspected illicit flows. The case revives scrutiny of contractor CMDSS and wider federal crypto‑custody controls, even as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana prices trade mostly on macro drivers. Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has alleged that a multimillion‑dollar crypto theft from wallets linked to the U.S. government was carried out by the son of a federal crypto‑custody contractor’s CEO, a claim that has not yet been tested in court and has drawn immediate scrutiny across the digital asset industry. In case you are curious how John Daghita (Lick) was able to steal $40M+ from US government seizure addresses. John’s dad owns CMDSS, which currently has an active IT government contract in Virginia. CMMDS was awarded a contract to assist the USMS in managing/disposing of… https://t.co/lzR2a1aidA pic.twitter.com/PV0IkSuhVy — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) January 25, 2026 Core allegation In a detailed thread “documenting [his] findings,” ZachXBT claimed that an online figure known as “Lick,” identified as John Daghita, “siphoned tens of millions of dollars in crypto from wallets linked to the US government.” He further alleged that Daghita is the son of Dean Daghita, president and chief executive of Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia‑based firm contracted by the U.S. Marshals Service to safeguard seized digital assets classified as “Class 2–4” tokens that require bespoke custody solutions. Trace from Bitfinex‑linked wallets According to on‑chain traces cited by ZachXBT, the allegedly compromised funds…
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