Bitcoin Theft: UK NCA Officer Charged

UK NCA Officer Charged with Alleged Bitcoin Theft

• A UK National Crime Agency officer, Paul Chowles, is charged with the alleged theft of 50 Bitcoin in 2017.
• The stolen Bitcoin was worth approximately $77,000 at the time but is now valued at around $4 million.
• Chowles faces 15 criminal charges, including theft and concealing criminal property.
• The alleged crime occurred during an investigation into online organized crime.
• Chowles is scheduled to appear in Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on April 25, 2025.

Paul Chowles, a former NCA officer, allegedly stole Bitcoin worth $77,000 in 2017. The value of the stolen cryptocurrency has since risen to about $4 million. He faces multiple charges and will appear in court in April 2025.