🔍 BREAKING: Woman Arrested in Mumbai - â‚č6,600 Crores 'Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme' Uncovered

In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, Simpy Bhardwaj alias Simpy Gaur has been apprehended in Mumbai on December 17 in connection with a massive 'Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme.' The Enforcement Directorate revealed that as much as â‚č6,600 crores in public deposits were amassed through this elaborate scheme.

🚹 Key Developments:

Simpy Bhardwaj, the prime suspect, was produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai on December 18 and is currently in ED custody until December 26.The investigation primarily targets Variable Pte Ltd and other entities involved in the 'Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.'

đŸ’Œ Money Laundering Network Exposed:

The Enforcement Directorate's probe, stemming from FIRs filed by Maharashtra and Delhi Police, implicates several key figures, including Simpy Bhardwaj, Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, Vivek Bhardwaj, Mahender Bhardwaj, and multiple MLM agents.

Allegations suggest that the accused collected approximately â‚č6,600 crores in Bitcoin from the public under the guise of investment.

⚖ Active Role in Deception:

The investigation uncovered that Simpy Bhardwaj, alongside her husband Ajay Bhardwaj and MLM agents, played an active role in enticing innocent investors with promises of substantial returns, ultimately defrauding the public.

The illicit gains from the scam were funneled to overseas companies and utilized to acquire properties abroad, with Simpy Bhardwaj allegedly deeply involved in concealing and layering the proceeds of the crime.

🛑 Seizures and Attachments:

During the raids, authorities seized three luxury cars, including a Mercedes and an Audi, along with "incriminating" documents and jewelry valued at â‚č18.91 lakh.

Assets totaling â‚č69 crores have been attached in the ongoing investigation.

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