Australian police officer indicted for alleged theft of 81 BTC from drug proceeds

CAT February 14, 2024 1 min read

Wahid Pessarlay

William Wheatley, an officer of the Australian police, is currently undergoing court proceedings in connection with accusations of stealing crypto assets seized during the dismantling of an online drug-trafficking operation. The officer in question is being charged with theft, managing…

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