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- 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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