59 BTC were seized from a drug dealer in the USA
The criminal is sentenced to eight years in prison
14.03.2022 - 15:00
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What’s new? The law enforcement officers of Massachusetts, USA, arrested Binh Thanh Le for trafficking in illegal substances and seized 59 bitcoins from him. That is $2,3 million at the exchange rate on March 14. , the Boston Herald newspaper reports.
Information on the Boston Herald website
How did events develop? In June 2019, Le, along with two accomplices, was charged with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute illegal substances. During a search, the law enforcement agencies found more than $114 000 in cash and another $42 000 from the sale of a used car and 59 BTC. The cryptocurrency was worth $200 000 in June 2019.
Cryptocurrencies and cash have now been confiscated and the criminal has been convicted. Following his imprisonment, Le will be supervised by the law enforcers for a further three years.
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