Paul Chowles, aged 42, has been charged with stealing 50 Bitcoin during an organized crime investigation in 2017. He faces 15 counts of theft and concealing criminal property, indicating serious misconduct within the National Crime Agency.

The Crown Prosecution Service highlighted the importance of a fair trial for Chowles, who is due to appear in Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on April 25, 2025. The ongoing case raises concerns about integrity in law enforcement.