The Karnataka Bitcoin scam involves the alleged disappearance of 31 Bitcoins seized from a hacker named Srikrishna (Sriki) in 2017. The High Court has raised serious concerns over the involvement of senior police officers in the case, questioning the integrity of the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
The scam dates back to 2017 when 31 Bitcoins were allegedly stolen from Srikrishna (Sriki) by senior police officers. The investigation has been ongoing, with significant developments in 2021 and 2023. The High Court questioned the integrity of the investigation and the lack of charges against senior police officers in May 2023. A press note issued by the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner in November 2021 was found to be misleading, prompting further scrutiny.
The Karnataka Bitcoin scam involves the alleged disappearance of 31 Bitcoins seized from hacker Srikrishna (Sriki). The High Court has raised concerns about the involvement of senior police officers, questioning the integrity of the SIT’s investigation. The case highlights potential corruption within law enforcement and the need for transparent investigations.