USA vs Zoobia Shanaz (New York)

Background

This is a terrorism case disguized to demonize bitcoin to the lawmakers.

This case has nothing to do with bitcoin other than the governement alleges that defendant has used bitcoin to be able to use the higher limits afforded by the banks. However, she did not try to conceal anything.

The reason to follow this case is simply to make sure the governement doens't demonize Bitcoin to the lawmakers.

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6242654/united-states-v-shahnaz


Departement of Justice Press Release

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/long-island-woman-indicted-bank-fraud-and-money-laundering-support-terrorists