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Karnataka Bitcoin Scam: Meet 'Big Boss' Srikky, the hacker who hoodwinked police
India Today
Srikky joined as a black hat hacker and became an administrator in the 8th grade, and kept in contact with hackers worldwide through Internet Relay Chat.
The prime accused in the now infamous Bitcoin case, Srikrishna Ramesh or Srikky, has allegedly made away with thousands of bitcoins over the past five-six years. 2020 #BitcoinScam rocks #Karnataka govt, Rs 11 crore siphoned off, #Congress alleges cover-up | #ITVideo pic.twitter.com/ohxH6yJGRA As per news reports, in chargesheet filed by CCB police, it is recorded that the accused has looted 5000 Bit coins through unethical hacking.Who holds these Bit coins now?Have they got it transferred to accounts of investigating agencies?Or are they clueless#Bitcoinscam pic.twitter.com/axDO6gwdbm
This case has now created havoc in Karnataka, especially among politicians and police officers. Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah took to social media to allege a significant conspiracy.