27 January 2025
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Roger Ver Faces Extradition to US Over Alleged $48 Million Tax Evasion
Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus," is facing extradition from Spain to the U.S. for alleged tax evasion, which could result in a sentence of up to 109 years. He claims the charges are politically motivated due to his advocacy for Bitcoin.
Key points include:
- Ver is accused of evading $48 million in taxes by concealing $240 million from a 2017 Bitcoin sale.
- He has appealed to former President Donald Trump, calling him his "last hope" for intervention.
- Elon Musk initially considered supporting a pardon but later stated that Ver's renunciation of U.S. citizenship affects his chances of clemency.
- Ver argues that he renounced his citizenship to avoid political persecution, citing past unjust imprisonment.
- Odds for potential clemency from Trump have dropped to 12% on Polymarket.
- Supporters argue Ver's actions were necessary for self-preservation.
- His situation draws parallels to Ross Ulbricht, who received clemency from Trump.
- Ver was arrested in February while attending a cryptocurrency conference in Barcelona.
- In December, he sought dismissal of the charges, claiming they are politically motivated.