Czech justice minister quits after accepting US$44m in bitcoins from ex-drug dealer, insists he was ‘not aware of any unlawful acts’

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Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned following criticism over a substantial bitcoin donation (RM187 million) from a former drug dealer. Although Blazek claimed the courts found no link to criminal activity and denied wrongdoing, he stepped down to protect the government's image. Police are investigating potential abuse of power and money laundering related to the donation, which was received this year and subsequently auctioned off. Blazek's party faces a challenging general election in October.