Hacking of Poker Gaming Site: Karnataka Police File Chargesheet Against Hacker Sriki

Sriki, 31, is accused of masterminding the breach, where he allegedly stole sensitive customer data, enabling the illegal transfer of nearly ₹67 lakh from user accounts. The chargesheet, submitted to a magistrate's court in Bengaluru, invokes Section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act for fraudulent use of electronic identification and Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for theft. These offenses carry a potential penalty of up to three years' imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh.