Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver Charged with Tax Evasion

Get ready for the biggest crypto scandal of the year! The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has just arrested none other than Roger Ver, the legendary Bitcoin investor also known as Bitcoin Jesus. The charges? Evading taxes worth a staggering $50 million.

According to an official release, the DOJ unsealed the indictment against Ver on April 29 and took him into custody in Spain over the weekend.

What Did Ver Do?

The DOJ’s indictment accuses Ver of filing false tax returns, committing mail fraud, and evading taxes between 2011 and 2017 through his companies MemoryDealers Inc. and Agilestar Inc.

Ver, famous for his role in promoting Bitcoin, began acquiring thousands of BTC for himself and his companies in 2011. By 2014, he had amassed around 131,000 BTC, with a portion belonging to his companies.

Despite renouncing his U.S. citizenship in 2014 and obtaining citizenship in St. Kitts and Nevis, Ver allegedly provided misleading information to U.S. authorities regarding his Bitcoin holdings.

Extradition and Trial

Ver faces extradition to the U.S. to stand trial for his alleged crimes. The government claims that despite his expatriation, he was still obligated to report certain transactions and pay taxes to the IRS.

Don’t miss out on the latest updates on this high-profile case. Stay tuned for more details as the story unfolds.