MAHARASHTRA BITCOIN CASE
Maharashtra Bitcoin row: Here is everything you need to know of 'scam' allegation against Supriya Sule, Nana Patole
A purported audio clip has surfaced, implicating Supriya Sule and Nana Patole in an alleged Bitcoin scam. Former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil accuses them of misusing Bitcoins from a 2018 fraud case for election funding. While the BJP demands answers, Sule and Patole deny the allegations, deeming them baseless and politically motivated.
ED raids premises of audit company employee amid charges of Bitcoin use in Maharashtra polls
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Gaurav Mehta's Raipur premises. The searches were part of a money laundering probe linked to bitcoin transactions. Mehta is accused of collecting funds worth ?6,600 crore in bitcoin. He allegedly lured investors with promises of monthly returns. The investigation is linked to complaints filed in Maharashtra and Delhi.
Maharashtra bitcoin row: Ex-IPS officer writes to EC seeking probe
Ravindranath Patil, a former IPS officer facing accusations of cryptocurrency fraud, has approached the Election Commission with allegations against Maharashtra opposition leaders. Patil claims to possess audio recordings suggesting attempts to use bitcoin proceeds for election funding. He alleges involvement of prominent figures like Nana Patole and Supriya Sule, who have refuted the claims.
Maharashtra Bitcoin row: BJP targets Supriya Sule, Nana Patole
The BJP accused Maharashtra opposition leaders Supriya Sule and Nana Patole of using Bitcoins illegally for election funding. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged a Rs 235 crore scam. Sule denied the allegations and filed complaints. Patra claimed a crypto currency trader, fearing for his life, exposed the matter.
Bitcoin misappropriation: Will fight BJP's allegations legally, says Congress leader Nana Patole
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule have refuted allegations made by the BJP regarding Bitcoin misappropriation to influence state elections. Patole called the charges "fake" and announced legal action against the BJP, while Sule denied any connection to the voice notes presented.
"Ready to answer Sudhanshu Trivedi's 5 questions": Supriya Sule on alleged cryptocurrency fraud case
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule has expressed readiness to address the five questions posed by BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi concerning her alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud case. Trivedi's questions stem from allegations made by former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil, who claims Sule and Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole misappropriated bitcoins from a 2018 case.
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"Person who made allegations was in jail for several months..": Sharad Pawar defends Sule over alleged "bitcoin scam"
NCP chief Sharad Pawar refuted allegations of a "Bitcoin Scam" against his daughter and party leader Supriya Sule. Pawar called the accusations, made by former IPS officer Ravindra Patil, false and politically motivated by the BJP. Sule denied the allegations and expressed readiness to answer questions about the alleged scam.
'It's Supriya's voice", says Ajit Pawar; "Jhoot Hai," says Sule; NCP factions clash on Bitcoin Cash for votes claim
Former IPS officer Ravindra Patil's allegations of Bitcoin scam money funding polls sparked a political war in Maharashtra. Supriya Sule denied the allegations and filed defamation and criminal cases. Ajit Pawar said he recognised the voices in the audio clip and promised an investigation.
BJP's Maharashtra Assembly election bid hit by cash distribution allegations against Vinod Tawde
BJP's Vinod Tawde was accused of distributing cash to voters in Virar by Bahujan Vikas Aghadi members, hours before the Maharashtra polls. Tawde denied the allegations, claiming he was only giving instructions. The Election Commission seized over ?9 lakh and filed FIRs against Tawde and BVA candidate Kshitij Thakur for violating election code of conduct.
CBI conducts nationwide operation against app based investment scheme
CBI conducted nationwide searches in 10 states regarding a fraudulent investment scheme connected to the HPZ Token App. Companies faced charges under IPC and IT Act. Probe revealed 150 bank accounts and use of cryptocurrency.
ED attaches actor Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra's property worth nearly Rs 98 crore in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai has seized both immovable and movable assets valued at Rs. 97.79 Crore that are linked to Raj Kundra under the regulations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
ED arrests woman; seizes 3 luxury cars, jewellery after raids against 'bitcoin ponzi scheme'
During the raids, the ED seized three cars, including a Mercedes and an Audi, along with incriminating documents and jewellery valued at Rs 18.91 lakh. The agency has attached assets worth Rs 69 crore in the case thus far. The main accused, Ajay Bhardwaj and Mahender Bhardwaj, are currently absconding.
Mumbai Airport receives email threat to blow up T2; demand of $1 million in Bitcoin
?Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) got the email at around 11 am on Thursday, November 23. According to reports, the threat mail read: "Subject: Blast. Text: This is a final warning to your airport. We will blast Terminal 2 within 48 hours unless one million dollars in Bitcoin is transferred to the address. Another alert will be after 24 Hrs."
Maharashtra police bust fake call centre cheating people in Canada; 23 arrested
Acting on a tip-off, the police raided the call centre, operating from six flats at a housing complex in Nane village of Wada taluka to evade coming under the scanner of security agencies, on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Balasaheb Patil said.
Crypto exchanges should be monitored by a Sebi like body & partly by RBI: Shivam Thakral, BuyUcoin
"We need to actively work towards creating an ecosystem where investors can trade without fear and entrepreneurs are allowed to innovate without worrying about the future of their ventures. We need to create localised venture funds dedicated to funding crypto startups and seasoned crypto entrepreneurs should leverage their experience to raise a new breed of crypto entrepreneurs in domains such as crypto security, Web3, and Defi."
India's biggest crypto ponzi scam may grow to Rs 1 trillion, affecting 1 lakh people
With a total of 40 FIRs registered by victims (more than 13 FIRs in Maharashtra alone) and Punjab, a large number of people from other states may have also lost their hard-earned savings in the GainBitcoin scam.
Classplus bags $70M; Moveworks seeks 2nd HQ in India
Classplus, a four-year-old startup that helps teachers offer their services online, has raised $70 million from investors at a valuation of about $600 million.
Drugs case: Aryan Khan's remand ends today, NCB seeks custody till Oct 11. What we know so far
The anti-drugs agency told court it will be carrying more raid and need to cross-examine possible arrests with the present accused.
SGX Nifty up 45 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday as investors sought to lock in profits after recent rallies and US Stock settled mixed after an extended weekend. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down by 0.11 per cent.
The Elon Musk effect, on teenagers
They are slick, smart, and savvy. And they are eager to invest in cryptocurrency ¡ª hanging on every word of the ¡°Technoking of Tesla, Imperator of Mars¡±.
SGX Nifty down 90 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian markets were trading mixed in Thursday's trade tracking overnight trading in US stocks. Japan¡¯s Nikkei advanced 0.23 per cent, Hong Kong¡¯s Hang Seng fell 0.47 per cent; Korea¡¯s Kospi added 0.3 per cent while China¡¯s Shanghai Composite index declined 0.96 per cent.
Shut shop
Maharashtra¡¯s harsh lockdown has crippled e-commerce in the state but the industry is booming elsewhere, with the demand for delivery agents on the rise.
Will the real Bitcoin please stand up?
We take a closer look at cryptocurrencies that were born from the original Bitcoin blockchain. Some have become multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrencies in their own right while others have faded into irrelevance.
SPACs vs RBI
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Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra questioned by ED for 9 hours in Bitcoin scam case
The Enforcement Directorate had, in April, arrested the key mastermind and founder of GainBitcoin Amit Bhardwaj for allegedly duping investors worth Rs 2,000 crore.
Dabba traders foray in bitcoins, offer daily buying and selling bets in cash
Payment between Indian dabba operator and his counterpart abroad is settled through hawala network.
Bitcoin Exchanges seeking clarity over levy of GST
India¡¯s top seven Bitcoin exchanges, which include Zebpay, Unocoin, CoinSecure, plan to approach the Advance Authority of Ruling for clear answers to these questions.
Bitcoin: Income tax department in tough spot as investors go all tech
The income tax department just found it difficult to figure out whether investors actually hold any bitcoins or the income earned from these instruments.
Tax dept starts probe into Bitcoin exchanges to ascertain rate they can be taxed under GST
Top execs and promoters of some Bitcoin exchanges have been asked to explain their business model and how much tax could be levied on their revenues.
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