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Texas Man Sentenced to 2 Years for $4M Bitcoin Tax Fraud: A Landmark Case

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Debashree Patra

Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a Texas resident, was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay $1,095,031 in restitution for tax fraud linked to $4 million in Bitcoin sales. This marks the first cryptocurrency-only tax fraud case in U.S. history. Ahlgren used multiple wallets, face-to-face transactions, and mixers like CoinJoin and Wasabi Wallet to obscure fund movements. His attempts to evade taxes led to his conviction, highlighting increased scrutiny of crypto transactions by authorities.

Debashree Patra

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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