# DEA's Top Crypto Detective Found Clues Pointing to Her Own Family

Wired profiles a senior DEA cryptocurrency investigator whose work on crypto cases led to evidence implicating members of her own family. The case highlights the personal conflicts and oversight questions that can arise when elite financial-crime investigators turn to their own relatives.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/the-deas-premier-crypto-detective-clues-led-straight-to-her-own-family/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000