Roger Ver seeks Trump’s help as extradition threat looms

Bitcoin investor Roger Ver is currently facing the possibility of extradition to the United States, where he is wanted on charges including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns.

Ver, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, has been residing in Spain under the specter of extradition, describing the experience as a period of immense stress and fear.

In a recent interview with Coindesk, Ver appealed to the U.S. authorities, specifically addressing President Donald Trump, to put an end to what he perceives as a politically driven legal pursuit.

He claims the charges against him are not based on financial misconduct but are instead an attempt to silence his criticism of the U.S. government’s stance on cryptocurrency. Ver contends that his prosecution represents broader government hostility towards the crypto industry.

Ver’s legal situation has reached a critical point following the rejection of his final appeal in Spain, leaving him vulnerable to extradition at any time. He has publicly requested President Trump to intervene by either dismissing the charges or granting him a pardon. Ver argues that taking such action would demonstrate America’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and protecting financial innovators.

The former early bitcoin investor has maintained his readiness to comply with tax obligations, criticizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for not providing a clear account of his purported tax debt. He alleges that U.S. prosecutors have misled Spanish courts to secure his extradition and has highlighted the broader implications of his case for the cryptocurrency community.

Ver’s stance is that his legal struggles are symptomatic of a larger pattern of government actions against individuals in the crypto sector. He has called for solidarity within the community to protect those currently targeted by authorities.

With his future uncertain, Ver remains hopeful for a favorable intervention from Trump, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to embrace rather than penalize the innovators in the cryptocurrency field.

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