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Cooperating Source Turned Thief | Hartford News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A Connecticut man, Fernando Toribio, 32, just pleaded guilty to stealing government funds while working as a DEA cooperating source. Originally meant to help bust fentanyl dealers, he secretly cut deals with suppliers, pocketing cash meant for the feds—$12K, $18K, and even $18K from a planned $65K deal—via CashApp to his wife’s account. Now facing up to 10 years in prison, his betrayal turns a sting operation into a heist. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4c09c36c4210811f