U.S. Secret Service highlights leadership changes and recovery of crypto scam funds

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U.S. Secret Service highlights leadership changes and recovery of crypto scam funds

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The U.S. Secret Service posted several updates on its official Twitter account between January 12 and January 13, 2026, highlighting personnel changes and a recent law enforcement success.

On January 12, the agency expressed gratitude to a departing colleague: "I want to thank Deputy Director @dbongino for his continued service to the law enforcement community. Dan’s partnership & friendship was really appreciated as he served the men and women of the FBI. Dan is a real class act; I wish him all the best returning to the private https://t.co/dOBbRKTSHc" (January 12, 2026).

The following day, the Secret Service acknowledged new appointments within federal law enforcement leadership: "Our @SecretSvcDepDir extends a congratulations to Christopher G. Raia for his recent selection as FBI Co-Deputy Director along with Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey. https://t.co/Oz3i373e5T" (January 13, 2026).

Later that same day, the agency reported on an investigation involving cryptocurrency fraud: "After a scammer stole $350,000 from a California woman in a real estate crypto scam, the Secret Service worked with local police to investigate and monitor the stolen funds. After three years, we were able to help recover and return most of her stolen money. https://t.co/2B4VgMikPl" (January 13, 2026).

The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting national leaders and investigating financial crimes such as counterfeiting and cyber-enabled fraud.

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