In a significant legal development, UK Judge James Mellor has announced his intention to refer Craig Wright to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to be considered for perjury charges. This decision arises from evidence Wright presented in a case initiated by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).

CPS Has the Final Say: Judge Mellor Confirms

The case, which has attracted considerable attention within the cryptocurrency community, involves COPA challenging Wright’s claims of being the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The Australian computer scientist has provided substantial testimony and documentation to support his assertion, throughout the legal proceedings. However, Judge Mellor’s recent statement raises serious concerns about the truthfulness of this evidence.

In Judge Mellor’s words, “All those matters are to be decided by the CPS.” He also said evidence from Stefan Matthews, one of Wright’s witnesses during the trial, should be referred to the CPS.

Meanwhile, the referral to the CPS adds a new dimension to the case, potentially shifting the focus from intellectual property disputes to criminal proceedings. As the CPS reviews the case, the cryptocurrency world watches closely, anticipating the repercussions of this high-profile legal battle.

Craig Wright: Allegations of Forgery and Deception

The legal tussle between COPA and Craig Wright has brought to light extensive allegations of document forgery. COPA accuses Wright of fabricating evidence to support his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto.

COPA’s closing submission outlined allegations of deception on an “extraordinary scale,” suggesting that Wright had invented a false biographical history and produced forged documents to substantiate his claims.

Moreover, the latest investigations that seek to challenge Wright’s assertion of being the sole creator of Bitcoin have provided other evidence suggesting that Satoshi Nakamoto may be a collective entity. A tell-tale sign is the use of both “we” and “I” in the Bitcoin white paper. Experts say it hints at the possibility of a team operating under a singular pseudonym. This has further cast doubts on Wright’s claims.

COPA Brings Wright to the U.K. Court

In February, COPA brought Wright to a U.K. court to conclusively determine if he was the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. A few months later, the English court ruled in favor of COPA, declaring that Wright was not the creator of Bitcoin and did not author the Bitcoin whitepaper.

One of COPA’s legal representatives, Jonathan Hough, also requested a civil restraint order against Wright to prevent him from pursuing further legal actions. Hough argued that Wright “has poured out threats,” and offered to submit a list of online posts that Wright should be compelled to take down. Meanwhile, Bitcoin developers involved in the case demanded that Wright cover 85% of their legal costs.