# Czech bitcoin donation scandal

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> Updated: 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, the Czech Constitutional Court began reviewing the legality of detaining Tomáš Jiřikovský, a key figure accused of involvement in a large‑scale bitcoin donation scheme.

By early August, the State Prosecutor's Office in Olomouc had formally charged former Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, his deputy Radomír Daňhel, lawyer Kárim Titz and Jiřikovský. Prosecutors allege that nearly one billion Czech crowns worth of bitcoin, allegedly sourced from illicit darknet markets, were donated to the Ministry of Justice in March 2025 and that the officials facilitated money‑laundering and abuse of office. The indictment seeks prison terms ranging from 6.5 to 20 years for the accused, with the case being heard by the Regional Court in Brno.

On 3 August 2026, prosecutors detailed the penalties they are seeking: 6.5 years and multi‑million‑crown fines for both Blažek and Daňhel, a 20‑year term with asset seizure for Jiřikovský, and an eight‑year term, a fine, and a professional ban for Titz. Blažek has publicly denied any wrongdoing and said he will comment further once the indictment is formally served.

## Claims

- The State Prosecutor's Office in Olomouc filed an indictment against four people in the bitcoin case. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The four indicted are former Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, former deputy Radomír Daňhel, drug dealer Tomáš Jiřikovský and lawyer Kárim Titz. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The case involves a donation of nearly one billion Czech crowns worth of bitcoins of questionable origin to the Ministry of Justice. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Prosecutors seek a 6.5‑year prison term for Pavel Blažek. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Prosecutors seek a 6.5‑year prison term for Radomír Daňhel. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Prosecutors seek a 20‑year prison term and asset seizure for Tomáš Jiřikovský. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Prosecutors seek an eight‑year prison term for Kárim Titz. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The indictment was received by the Regional Court in Brno. (corroborated by 9 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Czech ex‑Justice Minister Pavel Blažek faces 6.5‑year prison proposal in bitcoin money‑laundering case

Four people – ex‑Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, deputy Radomír Daňhel, drug dealer Tomáš Jiřikovský and lawyer Kárim Titz – were indicted over a bitcoin donation of ~1 bn CZK to the Czech Justice Ministry; the

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-czech-justice-minister-pavel-blaek-faces-up-to-65-years-in-bitcoin-moneylaundering-case

### 2026-07-07: Czech Constitutional Court reviews detention of Tomáš Jiřikovský in bitcoin scandal

Czech Constitutional Court will rule on procedural errors in Tomáš Jiřikovský’s detention, a high‑profile crypto‑money‑laundering case involving former justice minister Pavel Blažek and others.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-constitutional-court-reviews-detention-of-tom-jiikovsk-in-bitcoin-scandal

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