- – Crypto Heist: Federal officer faces charges for allegedly stealing 81.6 Bitcoin during a drug investigation.
- – Legal Proceedings: Ongoing committal hearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
- – Allegations: Defendant disputes the accusations, claiming the case is circumstantial.
– Crypto Theft Allegations:
In a shocking revelation, suspended federal police officer William Wheatley is currently on trial in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. He stands accused of stealing 81.616 Bitcoin from a crypto wallet uncovered during a drug investigation. The case, initiated in December 2022, unveils a complex web of cryptocurrency involvement in drug and steroid trafficking.