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Accused $40M Government Crypto Thief 'Lick' Launches Memecoin on Solana Amid Investigation

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Shared by Dario • January 28, 2026

A man identified as John Daghita, also known by the online alias "Lick," is reportedly under federal investigation for allegedly stealing over $40 million in cryptocurrency from U.S. government wallets. In a surprising turn of events, Daghita has since launched a memecoin named $LICK on the Solana blockchain, raising significant concerns within the crypto community.