India News | Goa Polls: I-T Dept Seizes Rs 6.20 Crore Cash from Hawala Operator
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Income Tax Department seized cash worth Rs 6.20 crore from a hawala operator in Margao according to officials.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29 (ANI): The Income Tax Department seized cash worth Rs 6.20 crore from a hawala operator in Margao according to officials.
Acting on a tip-off, the I-T department conducted a search operation at the Margao residence of hawala operator and found cash hidden inside a car. When questioned, the operator confessed that it is hawala money, a media release stated.
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According to the I-T department, the money was meant to be distributed amongst voters for influencing them during the ensuing Goa Assembly election.
Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
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