(By Dan Levine, Reuters) – A former federal agent pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing bitcoins during the government’s investigation of Silk Road, and to secretly soliciting payment from the operator of the online black market for information on its probe. Carl Force, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, admitted to charges of extortion, money laundering and obstruction of justice.

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