# FBI arrests man accused of draining crypto wallets through Steam games

The FBI arrested a man suspected of using Steam game interactions to drain cryptocurrency from victims' wallets. The scheme exploited in-game trades and gifts to trick users into connecting their crypto wallets. This highlights a growing intersection of gaming platforms and crypto fraud.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/fbi-arrests-man-accused-of-using-steam-games-to-drain-victims-crypto-wallets/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:18:09 +0000