Judge Stops Attempt to Retrieve $750 Million Bitcoin Hard Drive from Landfill
A man’s ten-year quest to recover his Bitcoin fortune worth nearly $750 million hit a roadblock when a judge halted his efforts. James Howells, 39, lost his Bitcoin hard drive in a landfill in 2013 in Newport, Wales, sparking a legal battle.
Despite offering to fund the excavation process and share 25% of the recovered Bitcoin with the Newport City Council, Howells faced rejection from the city. The judge ruled that there were no reasonable grounds for the case, denying Howells permission to proceed with excavation.
Howells expressed disappointment with the ruling, feeling that he was not given a fair chance to explain himself or seek justice. He emphasized that his intentions were not driven by greed but rather a desire to engage with the council and share the proceeds.
He described the ruling as a blow and criticized the British injustice system for leaving him with nothing after years of efforts. The saga continues as Howells seeks a resolution to this costly and elusive pursuit of lost cryptocurrency.
