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Arrest of Tomas Jirikovsky: Czech police arrested Tomas Jirikovsky, founder of the darknet marketplace Sheep Marketplace, in connection with a $45 million Bitcoin donation that led to the resignation of former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek. Jirikovsky attempted to escape during the police raid but was apprehended.
Criminal Background and Bitcoin Holdings: Jirikovsky, previously sentenced to nine years for embezzlement and drug trafficking, is suspected of holding over 1,500 BTC from his illegal activities, which remain unrecovered by authorities. The case highlights the traceability of criminal Bitcoin transactions on the blockchain.
