Members of the U.S. government are investigating allegations that tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency seized by law enforcement were stolen through insider access at a federal contractor, according to public statements from officials.

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) confirmed to CoinDesk that it is investigating claims that more than $40 million in confiscated digital assets were siphoned from government-linked wallets. 

The allegations center on Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia-based technology firm contracted by the USMS to manage and dispose of certain categories of seized cryptocurrency.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleged that John…

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