Corrupt US Agent Pleads Guilty To Bitcoin Crimes, Faces 20 Years of Imprisonment
Tainted former US Drug Enforcement Administration officer Carl Force has pleaded guilty to extorting Bitcoin from online drug marketplace Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. According to his 16-page plea agreement, Carl has pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction of justice, Forbes reported earlier today. Carl is scheduled to be sentenced on October 19 and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. Assistant Attorney General Caldwell said, "While investigating the Silk Road, former DEA Agent Carl Force crossed the line from enforcing the law to breaking it." He added that, "Seduced by....
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