Crypto investor Roger Ver has filed a legal case against Spain. He aims to stop his extradition to the United States. Spanish authorities arrested Ver last year. U.S. officials want him back to face tax evasion charges. They claim he failed to report profits after selling Bitcoin in 2017.
Ver earned the nickname “Bitcoin Jesus” years ago. He promoted the digital currency when few believed in it. He gave Bitcoin away to spread awareness. Later, he backed Bitcoin Cash and claimed it was closer to the original vision of the technology.
His influence helped launch several crypto firms, including Ripple and Kraken. In 2014, Ver renounced his U.S. citizenship. He became a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis. That decision plays a role in his legal fight today.
Bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver fights extradition in Europe
His lawyers say that Spain violated his rights. They argue that his extradition would harm his freedom. They also say the U.S. had unclear rules about crypto taxes at the time of his alleged offenses.
Ver’s legal team took the case to the European Court of Human Rights. They accuse Spain of ignoring legal concerns about digital assets. The filing says U.S. rules were not clearly defined in 2017. That’s when Ver allegedly avoided paying over $50 million in taxes.
Ver has not commented on the court filing. But he continues his efforts to get the charges dismissed. His supporters want public attention on the case. They hope to gain favor with political leaders.
Roger Ver’s case puts crypto Laws under spotlight
Ver once served jail time in 2002 for selling explosives online. Now, he may face a new sentence. The charges include mail fraud and false tax filings. His past and present legal troubles have made headlines across the crypto space.
Some in the crypto industry now look to politics. Former President Donald Trump recently pardoned other figures linked to digital currencies. Trump’s support for crypto has grown stronger in recent years. His return to office has already led to the dropping of several government actions against crypto firms.
Roger Ver’s case highlights the ongoing clash between old legal systems and new technologies. His fight could shape how countries handle cross-border tax cases involving digital assets. As he waits for a final ruling, Ver’s future hangs in the balance, between two countries and two legal worlds.
