Crypto Scandal Uncovered: Political Links and Ponzi Schemes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) intensified their probe into Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect Gaurav Mehta, linked to political figures ahead of Maharashtra elections. The scandal involves allegations of cryptocurrency misuse, implicating prominent politicians, and ongoing investigations into financial misconduct.

In a significant development, the ED and CBI have heightened their investigation into Bitcoin Ponzi scheme suspect Gaurav Mehta amidst claims of alleged misuse of cryptocurrency by political figures before the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Voice notes released by the BJP suggested that crypto assets were being illicitly used to influence electoral outcomes, allegations rebuffed by Congress and NCP leaders as fake.

The ED conducted searches at Mehta's Raipur residence and questioned him, confiscating digital devices to trace connections with politicians and bureaucrats as part of a broader money laundering investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)