Czech Justice Minister Resigns Amid Bitcoin Donation Scandal

Published at 2025-06-08 20:01:36
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On May 30, 2025, Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned following a scandal involving a bitcoin donation. His ministry had accepted and sold over $45 million worth of bitcoins from a donor linked to criminal activities, sparking serious concerns about potential money laundering. The opposition parties voiced their worries, and to protect the government coalition from further damage, Blažek chose to step down. Currently, the police's organized crime unit is investigating the case to uncover all details.

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