Former Bangalore Police Chief Admits to Extortion and Bitcoin Conversion

According to PANews, former Bangalore Police Chief Ningappa has confessed to extorting government employees by impersonating an anti-corruption official and converting the illicit funds into Bitcoin. This admission came during an interrogation by the anti-corruption agency Lokayukta. A special court has ordered his detention until June 30. The case also involves two ministerial aides, whose identities have not been disclosed. Investigations reveal that Ningappa exploited his police background to forge identities and carry out extortion in multiple locations, including Seshadripuram. Despite his lawyer's bail application, the court has requested a response from the prosecution first. Analysts suggest that this case could trigger a trust crisis for the ruling party in India, especially if ministerial officials are confirmed to be involved, potentially leading to governmental upheaval. Ningappa was dismissed from the police force several years ago but managed to exploit systemic loopholes to continue his activities. Multiple police stations across the state have registered related cases. Lokayukta is currently tracing the flow of Bitcoin and investigating the network of accomplices.