IRS Agent Testifies in Tornado Cash Co-Founder Trial
- Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, faces charges including money laundering and conspiracy.
- IRS Special Agent Stephan George testified that Storm had control over funds linked to Binance and Tornado Cash.
- Storm’s defense team challenged the validity of the IRS agent’s testimony, suggesting it could lead to a mistrial.
- Prosecutors expect to conclude their case on Thursday before lunch, after which Storm’s lawyers will present their defense.
- Defense plans include calling “two or three doctors” and possibly an expert witness from Chainalysis.
The trial centers on whether Storm could have prevented illicit transactions through Tornado Cash, with significant implications for cryptocurrency regulation and control over funds.
As the trial progresses, key testimonies about fund control may determine the outcome of charges against Storm related to his role in Tornado Cash operations. (Source)
