Bitcoin Bail Set in Terrorism Case

South African Court Sets Bail for Man Accused of Sending Bitcoin to Terrorists

• A South African man is accused of sending bitcoin to an Islamic State affiliate in Syria.
• The amount sent was just over $600 worth of bitcoin (BTC).
• The court ruled the accused is not a flight risk.
• The individual is set to be released on bail.

A South African court has decided to release on bail a man accused of transferring over $600 in bitcoin to an Islamic State affiliate, determining he does not pose a flight risk.