Czech Authorities Detain Key Figure in Multi-Million Dollar Bitcoin Scandal
Czech police have detained Tomas Jirikovsky, reportedly the source of a $45 million Bitcoin donation to the Ministry of Justice. The funds, consisting of 468 BTC, are now under investigation for suspected money laundering and drug trafficking. An audit concluded the donation should have been rejected due to its potential illicit origins. This scandal previously led to the resignation of the Justice Minister and a no-confidence vote for the government.