Ross Ulbricht Fights to Save "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver

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Free "Bitcoin Jesus": Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Fights to Save Roger Ver

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

Key Takeaways

Ross Ulbricht is calling for leniency for Roger Ver, who faces over 100 years in prison for alleged tax-related crimes;
Ver was arrested in April 2024 and is accused of misreporting Bitcoin gains and undervaluing companies when renouncing US citizenship;
Ver denies wrongdoing and has appealed to President Trump, claiming only his “commitment to justice” can stop his extradition.

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Free "Bitcoin Jesus": Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Fights to Save Roger Ver

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Ross Ulbricht, the former operator of Silk Road who was recently pardoned, is speaking out in support of Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus”.

Ver is facing tax-related charges in the United States, which could lead to a prison sentence of more than 100 years if he is extradited.

Ulbricht took to X on February 20, saying Ver had supported him while he was imprisoned, and he wanted to return the favor. “Roger Ver was there for me when I was down and needed help. Now Roger needs our support”, he wrote.

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Additionally, Ulbricht argued that prison time for tax-related offenses is excessive, adding, “Let him pay the tax (if any) and be done with it”.

Ver was arrested in April 2024 based on US charges of tax evasion, fraud, and filing false tax returns. Prosecutors claim he misreported capital gains from Bitcoin sales and undervalued two companies when he gave up his US citizenship in 2014 to become a Japanese citizen.

Ver denies the allegations, arguing that the process for paying the required tax was unclear at the time due to the limited liquidity of Bitcoin.

On January 26, Ver shared a video on X calling on US President Donald Trump for help. He claimed that only Trump’s “commitment to justice” could prevent his extradition and imprisonment.

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