Texas Sheriff Breaks Open Crypto ATM, Seizes $32K—Is This the End
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A sheriff’s swift crackdown on a Bitcoin ATM scam has reignited debate over law enforcement’s reach in the crypto space.
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A Texas sheriff’s bold move to seize funds from a Bitcoin ATM has sparked controversy over law enforcement practices and the future of privacy in crypto transactions.
On June 16, Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard authorized a search warrant that led to the forced entry and seizure of nearly $32,000 from a Bitcoin ATM located in neighboring Hardin County.
The action followed a report that a local family had been tricked into depositing $25,000 into the machine after being contacted by someone posing as a government official.
Crypto Scam Funds Recovered From ATM, but Critics Question Sheriff’s Methods.
According to local reports on Tuesday, the scammers had told the family they owed legal fines and needed to pay immediately or face legal consequences. The family complied, transferring the money through the kiosk.
Once alerted, deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation and traced the funds to the Bitcoin ATM.
Chief Deputy Scott Pulliam, accompanied by Investigator David Lampman, traveled to the machine’s...
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