‘Bitcoin Jesus’ charged with tax fraud and arrested in Spain

As a seasoned crypto investor with a decade-long experience in the market, I can’t help but feel a pang of concern as yet another prominent figure in our community faces allegations of tax evasion. The news about Roger Ver, also known as Bitcoin Jesus, being charged by the US Department of Justice for alleged tax evasion of nearly $50 million is disheartening.


As an analyst, I’m here to provide insights, and in this context, I’d like to share that the crypto community is abuzz with the latest development regarding former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao. Simultaneously, the United States Department of Justice has brought charges against another significant figure in the crypto world: Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus.” Being an early Bitcoin investor, his actions are now under scrutiny.

According to a recent press release from the United States Department of Justice, Ver is alleged to have avoided paying approximately $50 million in taxes. This claim resulted in his arrest over the weekend in Spain.

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2024-04-30 21:43