India Busts ₹226 Cr ($27M) Crypto-Terror Network
Gujarat CID arrested 9 in a massive dark web crypto syndicate. Here's the real story 👇
Quick Facts
✅ ₹226.54 Cr ($23.96M) traced
✅ Triggered by dark web drug site ARTEMISLAB.CC
✅ Links to Hamas, Houthis, IRGC, Garantex & UK drug network
The Laundering Rail Drug money ➡️ Crypto ➡️ USDT ➡️ Hawala ➡️ Cash
Monero Myth Busted
Only ₹2 Cr (~$240K) involved $XMR. The real workhorse was Tether (USDT), not privacy coins.
Accused bank accounts tied to 935 cyber fraud complaints across India. Retail was the real victim.
What's Next: Expect tighter KYC, exchange controls & wallet surveillance in India.