The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru has arrested Delhi-based Ritesh Pandey for allegedly uploading a video linked to a purported sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
\n\nAccording to investigators, Pandey was allegedly instructed to upload the video by a person associated with the social media team of a regional political party. The CCB has seized his mobile phone and is examining the digital evidence to trace the origin of the footage and identify others who may have been involved.
\n\nInvestigators are also examining the alleged use of a second-hand SIM card and an eSIM-enabled device as part of their efforts to establish the digital trail.
\n\nAccused was produced before a court and granted bail, subject to the condition that he cooperate with the investigation. The CCB is continuing its probe to establish how the video was obtained, who directed its upload and whether other people were involved in the alleged operation.
\n\nEarlier, Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that he has lodged a formal police complaint regarding the alleged "fake sting operation" video targeting him, asserting that the fabricated footage was an attempt to blackmail and defame him now that he is out of power.
\n\nAddressing reporters…
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