Former NCA officer Paul Chowles ordered to repay $2.4M for Bitcoin theft during Silk Road 2.0 probe

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Former UK National Crime Agency officer Paul Chowles was ordered to repay approximately $2.4 million after stealing Bitcoin during an investigation into the Silk Road 2.0 darknet marketplace. The case highlights insider-theft and custody risks surrounding law-enforcement seizures of digital assets. It also reinforces the need for strict controls, auditability, and multi-party oversight when authorities handle confiscated Bitcoin.

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