Former FBI Agent Stole $1 Million and Consulted ChatGPT

Former FBI counterintelligence agent Patrick Yaroch has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency. He used his official access to obtain seed phrases from wallets under the agency's surveillance.

During the investigation, law enforcement discovered correspondence between the former agent and the AI ChatGPT. Yaroch consulted the AI on how to dispose of the stolen funds and organize a move from the US to Europe.

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• The AI suggested considering Portugal as a relocation destination
• Yaroch personally visited the country to explore opportunities for purchasing a vineyard
• The former agent arranged powers of attorney with local lawyers to handle legal matters