Former Slovak Mayor Convicted of Bitcoin Corruption Scheme Had Run for Reelection
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A former mayor of a small village in eastern Slovakia was convicted of corruption on Wednesday for soliciting bitcoin payments and accepting tens of thousands of euros in bribes. The court found the ex-mayor guilty of the corruption charges, though the verdict is not yet final and can still be appealed. Despite facing the criminal proceedings, the former official had run as a candidate in recent local elections, highlighting ongoing concerns about accountability in Slovak municipal politics.