A National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has been charged with stealing approximately £60,000 worth of Bitcoin. Paul Chowles, 42, from Bristol, allegedly stole 50 Bitcoins in 2017 and is now facing multiple criminal charges.
An NCA spokesperson confirmed the charges and stated: “We are liaising closely with Merseyside Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. The NCA’s Anti-Corruption Unit is fully cooperating with the investigation.
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, reminded the public: “Criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active. He has the right to a fair trial, and it is crucial that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could prejudice these proceedings.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
