Australian Computer Scientist Referred for Perjury in Bitcoin Case

Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 12:33

An Australian computer scientist, Craig Wright, falsely claimed to be the creator of bitcoin, leading to legal consequences. Following a civil trial that debunked his claim as Satoshi Nakamoto, Wright is facing charges of perjury and forgery of documents. Judge James Mellor condemned Wright's actions as a serious abuse of the legal process across multiple countries.
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Australian Computer Scientist Referred for Perjury in Bitcoin Case

Australian Computer Scientist's False Bitcoin Claims

An Australian computer scientist, Craig Wright, is facing legal repercussions for falsely claiming to be the creator of bitcoin.

Legal Consequences and Charges

After a civil trial dismissed his claim as Satoshi Nakamoto, Wright is being referred for perjury and forgery of documents.

Judge's Condemnation

Judge James Mellor criticized Wright for abusing the legal process in the U.K., Norway, and the U.S.A.


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