Virginia poker player arrested in connection with 2021 U.S. Capitol attack
A doctor and part-time poker player from Virginia was taken into police custody Thursday for reportedly causing damage to the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, incident. Police arrested Kartik Ramakrishnan for his role in the ongoing investigation into the riot, court documents show.
Ramakrishnan, who lives in Bluefield, Virginia, was charged for his conduct inside the Capitol, NBC News reporter Ryan J. Reilly reported. A seven-page criminal complaint says Ramakrishnan arrived at the scene just six minutes after the attack began.
The Capitol Attack was an attack on the United States Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021. Here are the results of the 2020 presidential election, in which then-President Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden. Some claimed Trump incited the attack, although he has not been accused of any wrongdoing.
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In April last year, the FBI received a tip from an informant that Ramakrishnan planned to travel to Washington, D.C., on January 6. conduct. The informant, an associate of Ramakrishnan, also said the 45-year-old Ramakrishnan sent them media content from his trip, including snapshots of demonstrations that led to violent unrest.
NEW: #CreamNCranberry Karthik Ramakrishnan was arrested in Virginia. Arrests have certainly increased since Oath Keeper was convicted on Jan. 6.https://t.co/vGgN7bTE05 pic.twitter.com/U3FoJ35omo
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) 15. June 2023
During the unpopular visit to the Capitol, the 45-year-old doctor wore a surgical mask, but eventually took it off while holding a snare drum. He toured the Capitol for less than 30 minutes, eventually exiting through the main entrance.
The criminal complaint also alleges that Ramakrishnan shared his escapades with an unnamed business associate and even sent him selfies while attending a rally before the riot. Ramakrishnan reportedly told the person he had more photos but would not share them for security reasons.
The business partner became an informant and told the FBI what he knew. This led to the investigation and subsequent interrogation of Ramakrishnan. He denied that, despite photos of him and others in the investigation proving he was there.
Ramakrishnan, who reportedly has no criminal record, will appear in court for the first time next Thursday. Given his initial reaction during the investigation, he is likely to plead not guilty.
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Ramakrishnan’s LinkedIn profile shows that he claims to have over 20 years of medical expertise. When police arrested him, he was working for Infinity Medical Management, an ambulance company he founded in 2011 with seven locations in Virginia and West Virginia.
Ramakrishnan is an advocate of "healthy families and healthy eating" and has a moderately successful side business at the poker table. His profile on Hendon Mob shows that he has earned over $440,000 in winnings from live poker tournaments in the United States and abroad.
His first cash prize came at the 2012 Rio Daily Deepstacks event, where he took home a small cash of $281. His largest cash prize to date came in the 2016 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit $1,675 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. Ramakrishnan finished fourth, earning $96,617.
He also finished first on the WSOP circuit. In November 2014, Ramakrishnan won a $365 no-limit hold'em tournament at Harrah's, adding $91,166 to his balance.
Today, 1,041 people have been charged with six offenses in relation to the January 6 attacks, up from 21 so far in June
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June 2023, having been on track (42+) for most of the month since July 2021 (39), almost 2 years ago.
Note: Unsealed case published, June 15, 2023 pic.twitter.com/ISLwdBgacE
— Jan6thData (@Jan6thData) 15. June 2023
Police continue to make more arrests as the investigation into the January riots continues. According to Jan6thData on Twitter, more than 1,000 people have faced various charges so far.
This month marks the highest number of charges filed against Jan. 6 participants "in a single month" in the past two years. These figures only refer to public unsealed cases and it is possible that more cases have not been reported due to their sensitivity.
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