Czech Justice Minister resigned after receiving a controversial crypto gift from a drug trafficker, which was later sold by the ministry for $45 million.
Blažek maintained innocence and claimed unawareness of any illegal activity, but resigned to prevent further damage to the government's reputation.
Czech prosecutors are investigating the origins of the Bitcoin donation, allegedly from a known criminal previously convicted on drug charges.
Prime Minister Fiala defended Blažek's intentions but accepted the resignation as responsible amidst public scrutiny, with national elections approaching and Fiala's coalition lagging in polls.