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Himachal Crypto Fraud Case: There is a big update in the Himachal Pradesh crypto currency fraud case. There was a stir today due to simultaneous ED raids at many places in Kangra and Mandi districts. More than 70 people are on the agency’s radar in Himachal. Documents, electronic devices and financial records found at the raid sites were scrutinized. Many people were also interrogated.
Hospice. In connection with the alleged crypto currency fraud in Himachal Pradesh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted simultaneous raids at several places in Kangra and Mandi districts. According to information received from sources, this action is part of the money laundering investigation into large-scale fraud with investors through crypto-related schemes. Official sources said that more than 70 people have come under the agency’s radar in the hill state. Legal action will be taken against these people based on the results of the ongoing investigation.
Intensive interrogation of 5 people
ED officials, with the help of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, conducted search operations in Sundernagar town of Mandi district and Nagrota Bagwan in Kangra district. ED officials thoroughly examined the documents, electronic devices and financial records at the raided sites. It is being said that during this period at least 5 people were also questioned about financial transactions related to crypto currency.
80 arrested so far
This action comes in the backdrop of the infamous Rs 2,000 crore crypto currency scam exposed by Himachal Police in the last two years, in which 80 people have already been arrested. In this case, assets worth Rs 37 crore of fraudsters have been seized so far.
