'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees to Pay Nearly $50 Million in Back Taxes to Avoid Criminal Case

'Bitcoin Jesus' agrees to pay nearly $50 million in back taxes to avoid criminal case

Roger Ver lied about how many Bitcoins he owned when he expatriated from the United States, according to federal prosecutors.

'Bitcoin Jesus' to pay nearly $50 million to settle U.S. tax case

Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency advocate known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” agreed to pay nearly $50 million to resolve a U.S. tax evasion indictment without having to admit any crime, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees To Pay $50 Million To Resolve US Tax Case

Roger Ver, an early investor in cryptocurrency known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve US tax charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday.