A former officer of the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has been ordered to repay £1.8 million after being found to have stolen seized Bitcoin. The officer, Paul Chowles, took 50 Bitcoin coins while examining devices connected to the Silk Road 2.0 operation. This case highlights the risks associated with handling cryptocurrency seized during law enforcement operations. AI
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