Crypto Evangelist Known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Avoids Prison with $50M Payment to Feds

'Bitcoin Jesus' reaches $49.9M deal with feds in LA to dismiss tax charges

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - An early cryptocurrency evangelist once dubbed "Bitcoin Jesus'' reached a tentative deal today with the U.S. Justice Department to pay nearly $50 million to resolve federal charges alleging he evaded tens of millions of dollars in taxes.   Under the agreement, Roger Ver would pay the IRS $49.9 million in back taxes, penalties and interest stemming from his failure to report his bitcoin holdings on tax returns before renounci…

Crypto evangelist known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ avoids prison with $50M payment to feds

In January, Roger Ver publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for help, claiming his case was politically motivated.

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges

Roger Ver’s agreement with prosecutors is the latest sign that President Donald Trump’s administration is scaling back its crackdown on crypto.

'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’ to Pay Nearly $50 Million to Settle US Tax Case

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

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver strikes $49.9 million tax settlement with DOJ, avoids prison in deferred prosecution deal

Roger Ver entered into a deferred prosecution agreement resolving mail fraud and tax evasion charges in federal court in Los Angeles after publicly campaigning earlier this year for President Donald Trump to pardon him and “help to end this lawfare.”