Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned over a 468 Bitcoin donation linked to convicted drug trafficker

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Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned over a 468 Bitcoin donation linked to convicted drug trafficker

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned over a 468 Bitcoin donation linked to convicted drug trafficker

  • Tomáš Jiříkovský, a convicted drug trafficker, donated 468 Bitcoin to the Ministry of Justice, worth nearly CZK 1 billion ( ~ $45 Million)
  • The bitcoin was seized by police and later returned after Jiříkovský's release from prison
  • Pavel Blažek resigned as Justice Minister, denying any wrongdoing, but stating he wanted to protect the government's image
  • Investigations are ongoing, with the High Prosecutor's Office and police examining the case for abuse of official authority, money laundering, and related crimes

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