How This Father And Son Were Arrested For Running A Drug Business With Bitcoin
Per a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, two individuals were sentenced to jail for running a money laundry and marijuana business using Bitcoin. The individuals were identified as Kenneth Warren Rhule (28) and Kenneth John Rhule (48), a father and his son, originally arrested in Washington. Related Reading | Bitcoin Hashrate Falls Down As […]
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