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Overview of the Case
The United States Department of Justice recently announced tax fraud charges amounting to $50 million against Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor widely known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus.’ Ver, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, is also the creator of Bitcoin Cash and has invested in various crypto startups.
Charges and Allegations
- Ver faces charges including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns.
- The US government alleges that Ver defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by not declaring $48 million in Bitcoin and other digital assets held in corporate entities as an “exit tax.”
- An indictment revealed that Ver took control of around 70,000 BTC in June 2017, selling them later that year for $240 million.
Controversies and Reactions
Roger Ver has been involved in various controversies within the crypto community. His actions have sparked criticism from individuals like Dan Held, a former Kraken executive, who accused Ver of damaging Bitcoin’s reputation and causing internal conflicts.
Ver has not responded to the charges on social media, and US officials plan to extradite him from Spain for trial, despite him no longer being a US citizen since 2014.
Speculations on Ver’s Future
The crypto community speculates on Ver’s next steps. Some believe he may settle the case and move on, drawing parallels to other high-profile figures in the industry who have faced similar legal challenges.
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