Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is facing potential perjury charges after claiming to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. A recent ruling in the COPA vs. Wright case has revealed that High Court Justice James Mellor has referred Wright’s misconduct to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for possible charges of perjury and forgery of documents.
During the trial, Wright provided false testimony to support his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, which the judge found to be untrue. Despite Wright’s insistence that he wrote the Bitcoin white paper, the evidence presented in court convinced the judge otherwise.
COPA filed the lawsuit against Wright to prove that he was not the real Satoshi Nakamoto and to prevent him from suing Bitcoin developers and related entities. Wright has been involved in legal battles since 2019, attempting to silence critics and gain control of the Bitcoin network.
Following the judge’s ruling, which found Wright guilty of forgery on a large scale, it was determined that the case should be referred to the CPS for potential criminal proceedings. Judge Mellor expressed his belief that Wright’s actions warrant consideration for prosecution for perjury and forgery of documents.
As the case moves forward, Judge Mellor has issued orders and injunctions against Wright. He must post a court notice on his website and various accounts for six months, and he is prohibited from initiating any further legal proceedings related to the case.
This development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Craig Wright’s claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto highlights the potential consequences of providing false information under oath. It serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and honesty in legal proceedings, especially in high-profile cases involving significant claims.