BREAKING: 🇩🇪 German Police seize 50,000 💰 Bitcoin worth +€2.17 billion allegedly bought with money made running a movie pirating site until 2013
In a landmark operation, German police have seized around 50,000 bitcoins, valued at approximately €2 billion. This incident marks one of the largest seizures of its kind in the country. The bitcoins were obtained following an investigation into two individuals suspected of running a piracy website and engaging in money laundering activities. The suspects voluntarily transferred the bitcoins to a federal agency. The investigation remains ongoing, with further details yet to be disclosed.
Stay updated with this developing story on @Bitcoin_Insights
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