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.