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BREAKING: German Police Seize 50,000 Bitcoins Worth Over 2.17 Billion Euros, Allegedly Purchased with Money Earned from Operating a Film Piracy Website Until 2013
In a groundbreaking operation, the German police have confiscated around 50,000 Bitcoins, valued at approximately 2 billion euros. This incident marks one of the largest seizures of its kind in the country.
The Bitcoins were seized following investigations into two individuals suspected of operating a piracy website and engaging in money laundering activities. The suspects voluntarily transferred the Bitcoins to a federal authority. Investigations are ongoing, with more details to be released soon.