The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka has filed a charge sheet in the high-profile Bitcoin scam case, naming the son of Congress MLA N A Haris as the first politically linked accused. Mohd Nalapad, son of the Shantinagar legislator, is alleged to have gained from the cryptocurrency fraud.
Charge Sheet Details
The SIT submitted the charge sheet before a Bengaluru court on Tuesday, implicating Nalapad along with several other individuals. According to sources, the investigation revealed that Nalapad had received substantial amounts in Bitcoin from the scam's masterminds. He is the first politician's relative to be formally charged in the case, which has sent shockwaves through Karnataka's political circles.
Political Implications
MLA N A Haris has not yet commented on the development. However, the opposition has seized the opportunity to criticize the Congress government, demanding a thorough probe. The case involves a multi-crore Bitcoin racket that duped investors across the state, with links to cybercriminals abroad.
The SIT, formed last year, has been investigating the scam that surfaced in 2021. The charge sheet runs into several hundred pages and includes evidence of transactions, digital trails, and witness statements. Nalapad is expected to be summoned for questioning in the coming days.
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
