Hawala, cryptocurrency cases to be handed over to central agencies
The Kerala government has decided to transfer investigations into cyber fraud, hawala, and cryptocurrency cases in Kozhikode to central agencies. This move follows intelligence reports suggesting these illegal financial activities are linked to drug trafficking and anti-national operations.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing concern over the use of digital financial tools for organized crime and national security threats in regional hubs.
The State government has decided to hand over all cases related to cyber fraud, hawala transactions, and cryptocurrency dealings carried out using mule accounts in the Koduvally, Thamarassery and Kakkoor areas of Kozhikode to central investigation agencies.
The article reports on a government administrative decision using neutral, factual language without editorializing.
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