Bitcoin scam: SC orders transfer of FIRs to CBI, says trial to be held in Delhi court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered transfer of several FIRs related to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation and filing of charge sheets.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also directed that the trial in these cases will be conducted at a special CBI court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi.

The bench modified its earlier order of August 30, 2019 granting anticipatory bail to the accused in over 45 FIRs and said it was no longer in force.