Slovak Village Mayor Arrested for Taking 92,000 Euro Bitcoin Bribe from Police Agent
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A mayor of a small Slovak village with 285 residents has been arrested for accepting a bribe worth 92,000 euros in bitcoin from an undercover police agent. The corruption case highlights how digital currencies are increasingly being used in illegal transactions even in Slovakia's smallest municipalities. The investigation reveals the extent to which corruption can penetrate local government structures, with the mayor allegedly receiving advice from his wife on how much money to accept in the bribery scheme.