Roger Ver's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss a federal indictment against him for tax evasion, arguing that the regulations surrounding cryptocurrency taxation are unclear and misleading. Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus,' was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and arrested in Spain for allegedly failing to pay taxes on $240 million worth of Bitcoin sold in 2017. His legal team claims that the government misrepresented evidence to the grand jury and argues that existing tax guidelines do not provide adequate clarity for individuals involved in the nascent cryptocurrency sector. They assert that Ver acted in good faith, engaging in negotiations with the DOJ, only to be secretly indicted while discussions were ongoing. Ver has been released on bail and is currently awaiting a decision on his extradition to the U.S. The motion emphasizes that the prosecution undermines fundamental fairness and due process.

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