Nearly $ 5 million worth of Bitcoin used in a large-scale fake ID operation has been seized by federal authorities in Ohio.
Bitcoins for Fake IDs
According to the Associated Press, federal authorities in Ohio seized $ 4.7 million in bitcoins and hardware following an investigation into a large-scale, online fake ID operation.
Toledo resident Mark Simon was arrested on February 8th for making and transferring falsified identification documents, after the investigation into numerous fake IDs popping up around town launched in 2015.
