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.