Roger Ver, Known as 'Bitcoin Jesus,' Arrested for $48 Million Tax Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice charges Roger Ver with tax fraud and seeks his extradition from Spain, alleging evasion of taxes on bitcoins valued over $114 million.

Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor, was arrested in Spain on charges of evading $48 million in taxes.
Ver allegedly provided misleading information to tax preparers and undervalued his bitcoin holdings.
The indictment claims Ver failed to report capital gains from the sale of bitcoins after renouncing U.S. citizenship in 2014.
U.S. authorities are seeking extradition of Ver to face charges including mail fraud and filing false tax returns.
Ver's arrest highlights increased U.S. scrutiny of tax evasion in the cryptocurrency sector.