An Indian court sentenced 14 individuals, including 11 police officials and a former BJP MLA, to life imprisonment for kidnapping and extorting cryptocurrency from Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt in 2018. The group, led by former Amreli SP Jagdish Patel and ex-MLA Nalin Kotadiya, coerced Bhatt into transferring Bitcoin and cash, extorting $150,000. Convictions were under criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and corruption charges. The case highlights law enforcement misconduct and underscores challenges in regulating cryptocurrency in India, potentially influencing future legal and regulatory frameworks.