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German authorities seize 50,000 Bitcoins linked to piracy operation

By Crypto FlexsJanuary 31, 20242 Mins Read
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German authorities seize 50,000 Bitcoins linked to piracy operation
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Policy • January 30, 2024 10:35 AM EST

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German authorities have seized 50,000 bitcoins worth about $2.2 billion, which were allegedly purchased using funds linked to copyrighted material.

According to a police statement, the seizure was the largest seizure of bitcoins by German law enforcement.

Two men of German and Polish nationality are each being investigated on suspicion of managing a pirated copy operation and using the funds to purchase Bitcoin. The two could face charges including unauthorized commercial use of copyrighted material and money laundering.

The suspects voluntarily moved the bitcoins to wallets controlled by German authorities, and it is unclear what law enforcement will do with the cryptocurrencies.

German authorities assisting the investigation included the Dresden Prosecutor’s Office, the Saxony State Criminal Police and the tax investigation of the Leipzig II Tax Office, Saxony’s unified investigative agency.


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