Hours after ED raids, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Hours after ED raids, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta, an audit company employee, in connection with the over Rs 6,000-crore Gain Bitcoin ponzi scam case registered by the agency on the directions of the Supreme Court, officials said. The agency has taken over the investigation into cases related to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme registered by various state police all over the country. Maharashtra and Delhi police had registered multiple cases against Variable Tech Pte Ltd, Late Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj and others for allegedly running multi-level-marketing schemes through which they allegedly collected around Rs 6,600 crore in the form of Bitcoins in 2017 from gullible people while offering 10 per cent monthly return in the cryptocurrency. The ED said it has widened its probe into the Gain Bitcoin ponzi scam case and was investigating the "links" of Mehta and some others with politicians, bureaucrats and politically exposed people.

Bitcoin Case Cbi Scam Case Gaurav Mehta  saidthe  ponzi  employee  registered  gain  raids  summons  hours  company  case  ed  bitcoin  cbi  gaurav  mehta  scam  rs

History of this topic

Mahadev betting app case: CBI raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel, others
Top News
1 week ago

Mahadev betting app case: CBI raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel, others

Hindustan Times  

Two months after registering a corruption case in the Mahadev online betting app scandal, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday launched raids in Chhattisgarh at several locations, including the residence of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, people familiar with the development said. In its charge sheet filed in July 2024, the EOW of Chhattisgarh Police stated that the Mahadev …

CBI Searches Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence
1 week ago

CBI Searches Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches in the houses of former chief minister and AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab affairs Bhupesh Baghel at Raipur and Bhilai in Chhattisgarh in connection with the alleged Mahadev Book online betting scam. In a statement, the CBI said, “In the investigation of the Mahadev Book online betting scam, the …

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

ED raids Mumbai firm in Rs 4,500 crore fraud case, seizes overseas asset records
4 weeks, 2 days ago

ED raids Mumbai firm in Rs 4,500 crore fraud case, seizes overseas asset records

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on four premises linked to a Mumbai-based firm and its promoters in connection with a Rs 4,500 crore investment fraud case, in which approximately five lakh investors were duped, officials said on Monday. During the searches, various documents containing details of overseas assets currently being operated by family members of the main accused, the late …

GainBitcoin scam case: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth over Rs 23.94-crore
1 month ago

GainBitcoin scam case: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth over Rs 23.94-crore

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has seized cryptocurrencies worth Rs 23.94 crore following two-day searches at more than 60 locations across five states in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore GainBitcoin scam case, officials said on Wednesday. "Following the nationwide searches conducted on February 25 and 26 in connection with the GainBitcoin cases, the Central Bureau of Investigation, using in-house capabilities, …

CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore in GainBitcoin scam
1 month ago

CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore in GainBitcoin scam

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has seized cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore following searches at more than 60 locations across five States in connection with the ₹6,600-crore GainBitcoin scam case. During the searches, the Agency seized cryptocurrencies, multiple hardware crypto wallets, 121 documents, 34 laptops/hard disks, 12 mobile phones, and multiple email and instant messaging app dumps. “The seized documents and …

GainBitcoin scam: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth Rs 23.94 crore, incriminating evidence
1 month, 1 week ago

GainBitcoin scam: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth Rs 23.94 crore, incriminating evidence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted raids at 60 places in five states across the country on February 25 and 26, seizing cryptocurrencies worth Rs 23.94 crore and other incriminating evidence to further unravel the extent of the crime related to the GainBitcoin scam, estimated to be worth Rs 6,600 crore, officials said on Wednesday. A senior CBI …

CBI Raids 60 Locations In Nationwide Searches For Rs 6,600 Crore GainBitcoin Scam Probe
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI Raids 60 Locations In Nationwide Searches For Rs 6,600 Crore GainBitcoin Scam Probe

ABP News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted coordinated searches at 60 locations across the country as part of its probe into the ₹6,600 crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam case, officials said. According to a statement by CBI, the searches were carried out in multiple cities, including Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, and Bengaluru, targeting premises allegedly linked to key accused …

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case

Live Mint  

India's Central Bureau of Investigation raided 60 locations across India on Tuesday, February 25, in connection with a bitcoin and crypto fraud case, according to the official press release. The investigation agency conducted searches in major cities, including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, and Bengaluru, among others, to identify individuals linked to the proceeds of the GainBitcoin scam. “Central …

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case

Live Mint  

India's Central Bureau of Investigation raided 60 locations across India on Tuesday, February 25, in connection with a bitcoin and crypto fraud case, according to the official press release. The investigation agency conducted searches in major cities, including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, and Bengaluru, among others, to identify individuals linked to the proceeds of the GainBitcoin scam. “Central …

CBI conducts nationwide raids in bitcoin cryptocurrency scam
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI conducts nationwide raids in bitcoin cryptocurrency scam

India Today  

The CBI has conducted extensive searches in more than 60 cities across the country in connection with its probe into the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. The central agency conducted coordinated search operations in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, Bengaluru, and others at the residences of the key accused people, and the companies suspected of conducting money laundering of ill-gotten gains. The …

CBI raids AIIMS-Bhubaneswar over alleged recruitment scam
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI raids AIIMS-Bhubaneswar over alleged recruitment scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a high-profile raid at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in its recruitment process. A nine-member CBI team from the Bhubaneswar unit led the operation, focusing on how five members of a single family allegedly secured permanent positions at the institute. Investigators suspect that some temporary …

CBI raids senior IAS Officer Bishnupad Sethi’s residence over alleged bribery links
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CBI raids senior IAS Officer Bishnupad Sethi’s residence over alleged bribery links

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted extensive searches at the official residence of senior Indian Administrative Service officer Bishnupad Sethi in Bhubaneswar. According to sources, the operation is part of an ongoing investigation into Sethi’s alleged “questionable links” with certain “dishonest officials” of the Bridge and Roof Company Limited. As per reports, the CBI also raided the …

New India Cooperative Bank Scam: Accused Hitesh Mehta, Dharmesh Paun remanded to police custody till February 21
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New India Cooperative Bank Scam: Accused Hitesh Mehta, Dharmesh Paun remanded to police custody till February 21

Live Mint  

Mumbai: A Mumbai Court has sent New India Cooperative Bank scam accused Hitesh Mehta and Dharmesh Paun to Police custody till 21 February. Hitesh Mehta, the former general manager of the bank, is accused of orchestrating a scheme that allegedly embezzled ₹122 crore from customer accounts while overseeing operations at the Dadar and Goregaon branches. The Mumbai bank scam reportedly …

Mumbai bank scam: New India Cooperative Bank scam accused Hitesh Mehta brought to Mumbai court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai bank scam: New India Cooperative Bank scam accused Hitesh Mehta brought to Mumbai court

India TV News  

Mumbai bank scam: New India Cooperative Bank scam accused Hitesh Mehta brought to Mumbai court Hitesh Pravinchand Mehta, the former General Manager of the New India Cooperative Bank Limited, allegedly carried out a scam of Rs 122 crore from the two branches of the bank. Hitesh Mehta, the accused in the New India Cooperative Bank scam, on Sunday was brought …

ED seizes ₹1,646 crore under PMLA case in ‘biggest-ever’ cryptocurrency fraud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ED seizes ₹1,646 crore under PMLA case in ‘biggest-ever’ cryptocurrency fraud

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate has seized its biggest-ever cryptocurrency worth ₹1,646 crore as part of a "mega" money laundering investigation into a fraud investment scheme where several depositors were duped in the name of securities investment. As per PTI, crypto worth ₹1,646 crore was seized and transferred into the agency's special crypto wallet, making it the biggest-ever seizure of virtual digital …

Gujarat: ED seizes Rs 1,646 crore from US-wanted scammer in biggest crypto fraud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat: ED seizes Rs 1,646 crore from US-wanted scammer in biggest crypto fraud

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately Rs 1,646 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as part of its investigation into the massive BitConnect scam. The case revolves around Satish Kumbhani, the founder of the now-defunct crypto investment platform BitConnect, who has been under the scrutiny of the US Department of Justice for orchestrating one of the world's largest cryptocurrency frauds. …

IMA scam: HC upholds discharge of SI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IMA scam: HC upholds discharge of SI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has upheld the trial court’s order of discharging a sub-inspector of police from a criminal case registered in connection with the I-Monetary Advisory Group of companies. The order of the trial court discharging Gowrishankar, who was then working as an SI in the Commercial Street police station, is a well-reasoned one in tune with the …

Delhi court summons ED director over failure to provide documents in ₹88-crore SEBI fraud case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court summons ED director over failure to provide documents in ₹88-crore SEBI fraud case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court has recently summoned the Enforcement Directorate director over the Central agency’s failure to supply legible copies of the documents related to the case to the accused booked in ₹88-crore Securities and Exchange Board of India- related cheating and fraud case. Special Judge Aparna Swami of Patiala House Courts ordered the present director of ED, Rahul Navin, and …

CBI to step up crackdown on cybercrime syndicates by coordinating with international agencies
2 months ago

CBI to step up crackdown on cybercrime syndicates by coordinating with international agencies

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with domestic and international law enforcement agencies, will this year further intensify action against cybercriminals operating as syndicates with links in multiple countries. The rising menace of cybercrimes has also been highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address in October 2024, during which he cautioned people against the …

MUDA ‘scam’: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on petition seeking CBI probe till Jan 27
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MUDA ‘scam’: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on petition seeking CBI probe till Jan 27

Hindustan Times  

arnataka High Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing into the plea to transfer MUDA scam case to the CBI, till January 27. Karnataka High Court Justice M Nagaprasanna who heard the petition filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a CBI probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allocation scam directed Lokayukta to submit the investigation report to court …

HC issues notice to CBI in ex-Axis MF manager’s front-running fraud case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HC issues notice to CBI in ex-Axis MF manager’s front-running fraud case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Central Board of Investigation in a plea related to an alleged multi crore mutual fund scam case against Viresh Joshi, a former manager at Axis Mutual Fund, and others, in connection with the multi-crore ‘front-running’ fraud. A bench of justice Revati Mohite-Dere and justice Dr. Neela Gokhale was …

CBI files case against its officer in bribery case, Rs 55 lakh seized in raids
3 months ago

CBI files case against its officer in bribery case, Rs 55 lakh seized in raids

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against one of its own Deputy Superintendents of Police, BM Meena, and others on charges of corruption. Investigators also seized property documents worth approximately Rs 1.78 crore and book entries reflecting transactions of Rs 1.63 crore. According to the First Information Report, Meena allegedly used middlemen to transfer bribe money through a …

CBI searches premises of ED official on the run in bribery case
Trending News
3 months ago

CBI searches premises of ED official on the run in bribery case

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a search at the residence of an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate in Shimla, who managed to evade capture during a trap operation on Sunday, officials told PTI. CBI launched a search at the residence of an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate in Shimla, The officials said that the assistant director and …

State Appears To Be Shielding Main Accused Who Haven't Been Summoned In ₹100 Crore Bhovi Corporation "Scam" Probe: Karnataka HC
3 months, 1 week ago

State Appears To Be Shielding Main Accused Who Haven't Been Summoned In ₹100 Crore Bhovi Corporation "Scam" Probe: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

While hearing a matter seeking transfer of probe in the over Rs 100 crore Bhovi Development Corporation "scam", the Karnataka High Court on Thursday observed that the state government appeared to be shielding the main accused who has not been summoned for investigation and have neither secured bail. Justice M Nagaprasanna was hearing a petition filed by two accused Yashaswini …

ED raids residence, office of BJD leader Pramila Mallik's brother Khirod Mallik over Rs 231 crore loan scam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ED raids residence, office of BJD leader Pramila Mallik's brother Khirod Mallik over Rs 231 crore loan scam

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches across four locations in Odisha and outside linked to opposition chief whip Pramila Mallik’s late brother Khirod Mallik over the alleged Rs 231 crore bank fraud case. Sources said the central agency conducted simultaneous searches at three locations in Sambalpur and one in New Delhi during the day. Khirod was accused …

CBI serves notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi in Rs 10 lakh bribery case
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI serves notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi in Rs 10 lakh bribery case

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi has landed in a spot with the Central Bureau of Investigation serving a notice on him in connection with the Rs 10 lakh bribery case related to senior executive of Bridge and Roof Company Limited, a central public sector undertaking headquartered in Kolkata. In its notice to Sethi, the investigating officer of CBI’s Anti-Corruption-II …

CBI summons senior Odisha IAS officer in corruption case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI summons senior Odisha IAS officer in corruption case

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned senior IAS officer and principal secretary in the SC/ST welfare and Odisha language department, Bishnupada Sethi, in connection with a corruption case. The agency issued the notice to Sethi under Section 179 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on December 10, seeking his attendance at the CBI’s Bhubaneswar office on December 11. On Sunday, …

CBI notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi over bribery case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi over bribery case

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi has landed in a spot of bother with the Central Bureau of Investigation serving a notice on him in connection with the Rs 10 lakh bribery case related to a senior executive of Bridge and Roof Company Limited, a central public sector undertaking headquartered in Kolkata. The 1995 batch officer was asked to join …

CBI arrests advocate of bank for demanding bribe of ₹1.70 lakh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI arrests advocate of bank for demanding bribe of ₹1.70 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an advocate who is a member of the panel of Indian Bank, Kolhapur for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1.70 lakh from the complainant, the probe agency said on Tuesday. CBI conducted searches at the residential and official premises of the accused at Ichalkaranji which led to recovery of incriminating documents, said officials. …

Accused arrested by CBI over alleged fraud and unregulated schemes in Assam
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Accused arrested by CBI over alleged fraud and unregulated schemes in Assam

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Mintu Das, also known as Rohit Chandra Das, the proprietor of the Indian Institute of Banking & Information Technology, Guwahati, on December 3 in Delhi in connection with a financial fraud case. The case, which was initially registered by the Bhangagarh Police Station in Assam on September 4, 2024, involves allegations of fraud, breach …

Cyber crime case: CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with ₹117 crore fraud
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyber crime case: CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with ₹117 crore fraud

Live Mint  

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches in 10 locations in Delhi and nearby areas on Wednesday related to transnational cyber fraud cases of around ₹117 crore, reported PTI, citing CBI officials. The CBI conducted the searches while investigating a case based on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. In the searches conducted on Wednesday, …

Cyber fraud case: CBI raids 10 places in Delhi, Gurugram following complaint by I4C
Trending News
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyber fraud case: CBI raids 10 places in Delhi, Gurugram following complaint by I4C

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations across Delhi and its adjoining areas in connection with its probe into a case linked to cyber fraud involving embezzlement of Rs 117 crore, officials said. A senior CBI official said, “The investigation so far has revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms such …

CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case
Trending News
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case

India TV News  

Cyber Fraud Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas today in connection with an ongoing investigation of transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, said officials. According to the CBI, the searches were conducted in an ongoing investigation into a case registered under Sections 403, 420 of the Indian Penal …

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted raids at 10 locations in New Delhi and adjoining areas in connection with its ongoing investigation into transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, officials said. “The investigation so far has revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms such as websites, WhatsApp, and Telegram to target victims in India," …

Assam: CBI files charge sheet in online trading scam
4 months ago

Assam: CBI files charge sheet in online trading scam

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against Ranjit Kakoty of tradingfx for alleged swindling of Rs 260 crore belonging to 1.5 lakh investors in one of the 41 cases pertaining to online trading scams in Assam, officials said Friday. "The CBI used advanced forensic tools to identify the majority of the investors who were victims of the …

CBI Conducts Searches at 6 Locations in Tamil Nadu in Bribe Case
4 months ago

CBI Conducts Searches at 6 Locations in Tamil Nadu in Bribe Case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches on the residential premises of an accused at Chennai, Tiruvallur, Thanjavur and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu in an on-going investigation of a case of bribery leading to recovery of Rs. The CBI had registered a case on October 25, 2024 against half a dozen persons including the then Senior Deputy Director …

ED raids 12 Delhi-NCR locations linked to Kwality ex-executives in ₹1,400-crore bank fraud, money laundering probe
4 months ago

ED raids 12 Delhi-NCR locations linked to Kwality ex-executives in ₹1,400-crore bank fraud, money laundering probe

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on November 27 at 12 locations in Delhi NCR on former promoters and directors of dairy products manufacturer Kwality Ltd, PTI reported, citing official sources. The searches are part of a money laundering probe related to a ₹1,400-crore bank fraud. According to sources cited in the PTI report, around a dozen places are being raided …

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought details of the probe that has been done so far by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the crime registered by the Union Bank of India against its officials and others concerning the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scam. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order while issuing notice …

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row
4 months, 1 week ago

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row

ABP News  

Gain Bitcoin Scam Case: The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation intensified their investigations into the alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scam involving Gaurav Mehta on Wednesday, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's explosive claims against Congress and NCP leaders. The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore …

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR

Live Mint  

Maharashtra elections: The Central Bureau of Investigations started an investigation into the Bitcoin-based Ponzi “scam” as the agency looks into the accused persons for allegedly collecting 80,000 bitcoins and diverting the funds worth ₹6,606 crore through nine overseas firms to purchase properties abroad, reported the news agency ANI on Wednesday, November 20. The employee is allegedly linked to a Bitcoin …

CBI registers FIR to initiate probe into alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’
4 months, 1 week ago

CBI registers FIR to initiate probe into alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday registered an FIR naming six persons as accused and began its probe into an alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’ case amounting to Rs 6,600 crore and called one among them for questioning, officials said. The CBI has alleged that two accused - Amit Bharadwaj and Ajay Bharadwaj – were the mastermind in the case and …

Hours after ED searches, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Hours after ED searches, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta, an audit company employee, to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore Gain Bitcoin ponzi scam case, officials said. The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the Gain Bitcoin ponzi "scam" on the directions of the Supreme Court, swung into action hours after the …

ED raids audit firm employee's home over 'crypto funds for Maharashtra polls' scam
4 months, 1 week ago

ED raids audit firm employee's home over 'crypto funds for Maharashtra polls' scam

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at audit firm employee Gaurav Mehta's residence in Chhattisgarh's Raipur in connection with the "crypto funds for Maharashtra polls" scam linked to NCP leader Supriya Sule and state Congress chief Nana Patole. Gaurav Mehta's name came under the spotlight after former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil named him a key witness in the 2018 cryptocurrency …

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2

India Today  

The CBI on Wednesday began an investigation into an alleged Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam' case amounting to Rs 6,600 crore and filed a case against two masterminds and called another one for questioning. The CBI summoned Gaurav Mehta, another accused in the case, and asked him to appear before the investigating officer at the earliest. The CBI probe came a day …

CBI arrests ex-Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission chairman in bribery case
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

CBI arrests ex-Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission chairman in bribery case

India Today  

In a big crackdown on corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday apprehended Taman Singh Sonwani, the former chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission in a bribery case, officials said. Sonwani was allegedly involved in a bribery scandal, accepting Rs 45 lakh from Bajrang Power & Ispat Ltd director Shravan Kumar Goyal, owner of a prominent Raipur-based steel …

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: CBI files case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj amid ED raids in Raipur
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: CBI files case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj amid ED raids in Raipur

India TV News  

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday filed a case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj - accused in the Bitcoin Sam case. The matter took centerstage after former IPS officer from Pune Ravindranath Patil made an allegation against Sule and Patole over their alleged role in misappropriately using bitcoins from a 2018 cryptocurrency fraud case to …

Assam online trading scam: CBI conducts raids in 5 states; 1 key accused arrested
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam online trading scam: CBI conducts raids in 5 states; 1 key accused arrested

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested one of the prime accused persons from West Bengal in connection with 41 cases of online trading fraud in Assam. In a statement issued on Friday, the CBI stated that one Gopal Paul, who is the primary accused in the one of the cases, was arrested from his hideout in Siliguri in West …

Discover Related