The FBI arrested John Daghita (known online as “Lick”) on March 4, 2026, for allegedly stealing roughly $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service.

He was captured on the island of Saint Martin during a joint raid by the FBI and French tactical units.

Fast Facts

• The Insider: Daghita is the son of the president of Command Services & Support (CMDSS), the firm contracted to manage seized digital assets for the U.S. Marshals. He reportedly used his access to siphon funds from government wallets.
• Caught by a “Flex”: On-chain researcher ZachXBT helped crack the case after Daghita allegedly bragged about his wealth on Telegram and moved 12,540 ETH to prove he controlled the funds.
• The Assets: The stolen crypto was part of high-profile seizures, including funds recovered from the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
• The Arrest: Police found hardware wallets, USB drives, and a briefcase of cash with him. He is currently in custody awaiting extradition.