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A former UK National Crime Agency officer has been sentenced to prison for stealing 50 Bitcoin seized from Silk Road 2.0’s co-founder. The stolen crypto, now worth $5.9 million, was part of a high-profile investigation into the dark web marketplace.
- Former NCA officer Paul Chowles stole 50 Bitcoin (now $5.9M) from Silk Road 2.0 seizure.
- Chowles received a 5.5-year sentence after pleading guilty to theft and money laundering charges.
- The case exposes risks in law enforcement's management of confiscated cryptocurrency assets.
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