Bitcoin scam: CID officials conduct searches at residences of hacker Sriki and two associates

Pramesh S Jain & Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)

T he CID special team probing the Bitcoin cases conducted searches of Bitcoin case prime accused Sriki and two of his associates for evidence related to hacking.

The prime accused Srikrishna alias Sriki who was on bail was questioned by CID officials and recorded his statement .

During the questioning Sriki has reportedly dropped several names of police officials and politicians who have benefited from his bitcoin scam.

The police have also questioned CCB officials who probed this case earlier and manipulated the evidence for personal gain.

The CID officials earlier registered an FIR against the CCB officials at Cottonpet police station.

However the probe has been intensified after Sriki revealed the names of the politicians who have forced him to transfer the stolen bitcoins to their accounts.

The searches at the houses and recovery of the evidence will lead to the beneficiaries.