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Indian Police Dismantle Drug Ring Using Crypto and Darknet
Indian Police Dismantle Drug Ring Using Crypto and Darknet
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Hyderabad police have cracked down on a sophisticated drug operation spanning multiple Indian states, uncovering the use of darknet markets and cryptocurrency transactions to distribute hydroponic cannabis. Four suspects are in custody, including alleged ringleader Harshvardhan Shrivastava, who reportedly funneled 4 million INR (∼$48,000) from his crypto wallet into the illicit trade.
Authorities highlight the syndicate’s technological sophistication, leveraging encrypted platforms and digital assets to obscure financial trails. The arrests expose growing intersections between organized crime and decentralized technologies in India’s underground economy.
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