Karnataka Government Denies Prosecution Sanction for Four Cops in Bitcoin Scam Case
The Karnataka government denied prosecution sanction for four police officers implicated in the Bitcoin scam involving hacker Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki. Despite evidence suggesting their involvement in attempting to transfer Bitcoins, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) dropped charges against them after multiple requests for sanction were rejected. The SIT filed charges only against cyber expert K S Santhosh Kumar, who allegedly misused cryptocurrency wallets and transferred Bitcoins worth crores. Closure reports against the officers were submitted to the courts following the government's decision.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 62%, Centre 33%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 88/100 — critical public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- thehindu— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from both the Karnataka government and investigative agencies without overt bias. Coverage includes the government's refusal to grant prosecution sanction and the SIT's subsequent actions, reflecting official positions and procedural details. The political context of a change in government and allegations from previous administrations is noted but not emphasized, maintaining a neutral framing of events.
The overall tone is factual and neutral, focusing on procedural developments and legal requirements. While the articles mention allegations and evidence against the police officers and cyber expert, the language remains descriptive without emotive or judgmental terms. The reporting balances the seriousness of the accusations with the legal constraints faced by investigators.