Czech Darknet Operator Arrested in Bitcoin Bribery Case

Tomas Jirikovsky, the former operator of the defunct darknet marketplace Sheep Marketplace, has been arrested in connection with a $45 million Bitcoin bribe that triggered the resignation of former Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek. According to local media reports, Jirikovsky attempted to evade authorities by climbing onto his roof during a Thursday night raid and was ultimately taken into custody. Police are actively investigating this case.