In May 2025, the Czech Ministry of Justice became the center of a scandal involving Bitcoin, after it was revealed that the ministry accepted and sold BTC worth over $45 million, donated by a man previously convicted of drug crimes. The controversy led to the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, who claimed no wrongdoing but stepped down to protect the ruling coalition. The origin and intent behind the BTC donation raised suspicions of possible money laundering, prompting an investigation by the organized crime unit. This case has intensified public scrutiny of crypto transactions within government bodies and highlights the urgent need for stronger regulatory oversight, especially as the Czech Republic begins implementing new laws aligned with the EU's MiCA regulation.
