Online gaming fraud: Hawala transactions worth Rs 11.80 crore uncovered

In the midst of an investigation into an online gaming fraud case, law enforcement officials unearthed alleged hawala transactions totaling Rs 11.80 crore following a raid at a residence in Nagpur, according to a police official.
The inquiry into the gaming fraud was initiated after a local businessman reported losing Rs 58 crore, purportedly as part of a scheme orchestrated by an individual named Sontu Jain.
The raid was executed at the residence of Anwesh, also known as Awkash Jain, located in Shanti Nagar. During the operation, documents detailing hawala transactions worth Rs 11.80 crore between Anwesh and Gondia resident Sontu Jain over the past three years were seized.
A previous raid on July 22 at Sontu Jain’s residence resulted in the seizure of Rs 17 crore in cash, 14 kilograms of gold, and 294 kilograms of silver, with a combined value of Rs 27 crore, as stated by the police.
On August 2, a subsequent raid at the same location led to the discovery of Rs 85 lakh in cash, in addition to gold valued at over Rs 4.5 crore.
In another development, on September 2, the Ganeshpeth police registered a case against Sontu Jain and some of his relatives for allegedly threatening the complainant businessman in an attempt to coerce him into withdrawing the complaint.
Nagpur Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar emphasized that actions aimed at obstructing police investigations will not be tolerated, and individuals involved in such activities will face severe consequences.