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19 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed the bail plea of Bengaluru bu… – Faisal

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed the bail plea of Bengaluru businessman Sunish Hegde, alleging that he used the expertise of notorious hacker Sriki to generate nearly ₹2 crore through cash and cryptocurrency-linked activities. Investigators claim Hegde pressured Sriki to deploy his hacking skills against online poker platforms as part of a cyber extortion scheme. The case has renewed attention on the growing intersection of cybercrime, digital assets and financial fraud. #ED #CyberCrime #