Roger Ver, aka “Bitcoin Jesus,” is fighting tax evasion charges after allegedly dodging $50M in taxes. His lawyers blame unclear crypto tax rules and DOJ misconduct. Ver’s accused of underreporting Bitcoin and selling $240M worth. Now out on $160K bail, he’s battling extradition from Spain.
Roger Ver, aka “Bitcoin Jesus,” is pushing back hard against tax evasion charges from the U.S. government. The crypto pioneer, known for his early love for Bitcoin, was arrested in Spain after the DOJ accused him of skipping out on $50 million in taxes. They claim he underreported his Bitcoin holdings back in 2014 when he gave up his U.S. citizenship and dodged taxes on a $240 million Bitcoin sale in 2017.
Ver isn’t taking it lying down. His legal team just filed a motion to dismiss the charges, saying the DOJ messed up big time. They’re accusing the government of using sketchy evidence and breaking attorney-client privilege. Plus, they argue that early crypto tax rules were such a mess that Ver couldn’t have known exactly what to do.
To make things even spicier, Ver’s lawyers say they were trying to work things out with the DOJ, but then—bam—a secret indictment came out of nowhere. Now Ver is out on $160,000 bail in Spain, fighting extradition to the U.S.
This isn’t just about Ver. It’s a wake-up call for how outdated tax laws are colliding with the ever so fast evolving crypto world. As his story unfolds, it’s becoming more and more clear the debate about how to handle crypto pioneers like him is far from over. Stay tuned—it’s bound to get even more interesting.
