Roger Ver (Bitcoin Jesus) was arrested in April this year on charges of tax evasion and multiple other offenses, drawing global attention. Recently, supporters have started a petition calling for his pardon, or he could face a maximum sentence of 109 years. (Background: Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver arrested, U.S. IRS accuses him of evading $48 million in taxes, seeking extradition for trial) (Additional background: Founder of Japan's FC2 arrested, will uncensored AV disappear? The community reignites the debate on the guilt of tools) Recently, a petition movement has emerged online, calling for the pardon of Roger Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus.' At the end of April this year, the U.S. Department of Justice released a press statement indicating that Ver was arrested in Spain on suspicion of evading nearly $50 million in taxes and facing multiple charges including fraud, tax evasion, and submitting false tax returns. The U.S. is currently seeking to extradite him back to face trial, and if convicted, Ver could face a maximum sentence of 109 years. Roger Ver is an early evangelist of Bitcoin and an important supporter of BCH, as well as an early investor in Bitcoin startups like Bitcoin.com, Blockchain.com, and CoinFLEX. However, in recent years, Roger Ver has frequently been involved in financial disputes with companies like Matrixport, CoinFLEX, and Genesis. Extended reading: Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver arrested, U.S. IRS accuses him of evading $48 million in taxes, seeking extradition for trial. Bitcoin Jesus: Early evangelist and investor. 45-year-old Roger Ver was born in Silicon Valley, USA, and participated in a political campaign in 2000. In 2006, he chose to leave the United States and renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014. He stated that this move was to escape an 'oppressive system,' but since then, the U.S. government has pursued him, accusing him of mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax declarations. Roger Ver (known as 'Bitcoin Jesus') faces extradition to the U.S. and a sentence of up to 109 years if he is convicted. His crime? He didn't commit one, but that doesn't matter in the age of American Lawfare. What Roger did do was promote a revolutionary decentralizing… pic.twitter.com/LUYF1orIED — Bret Weinstein (@BretWeinstein) November 19, 2024. Netizens expressed that supporters believe Ver's case has strong political revenge undertones. They compare Ver's situation to the news freedom controversy surrounding (WikiLeaks) Julian Assange, criticizing the U.S. for using legal means to suppress dissent. Netizens commented, 'Once the Trump administration is in place, he will be fine.' 'Sign,' 'Who can explain why Roger Ver should be exempt from tax fraud charges for selling Bitcoin, while others are not?' On the other hand, opponents question Ver's tax behavior. Netizens questioned, 'Why should Ver receive a pardon while other tax evaders face legal sanctions?' 'He left the country without paying the full exit tax and renounced his citizenship. Either pay the money or go to jail.' Although the petition movement online shows some supporters' sympathy and support for Roger Ver, the final outcome of the event must still be based on the law and respect the local judicial system and trial procedures. Related reports: Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver arrested, U.S. IRS accuses him of evading $48 million in taxes, seeking extradition for trial. Founder of Japan's FC2 arrested, will uncensored AV disappear? The community reignites the debate on the guilt of tools. United Nations Southeast Asia Crime Report: Cryptocurrency used in extortion, money laundering, and fraud 'Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver accused of tax evasion and fraud, facing up to 109 years; supporters petition for pardon.' This article was first published on BlockTempo (BlockTempo - the most influential blockchain news media).