SIT cites non-cooperation of police officer arrested in Karnataka Bitcoin scam case, opposes bail

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka CID has opposed bail for a senior police officer arrested in connection with a Bitcoin scam, citing his non-cooperation in the investigation.

The officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sridhar Pujar, was arrested on October 7 for allegedly tampering with evidence related to the Bitcoin scam. After three days of questioning in police custody, he was remanded to judicial custody.