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Enforcement Directorate raids Karnataka MLA N. A. Haris sons in cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case
Karnataka ED Search: The ED has raided nearly a dozen locations, including those of Karnataka Congress MLA NA Haris' sons, in connection with a cryptocurrency-related money laundering case. The case stems from a 2017 cybercrime case involving allegations of website hacking and Bitcoin theft.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of two sons of Karnataka Congress MLA NA Haris, along with others, on Monday. These raids are part of a money laundering case involving cryptocurrencies. According to reports, the raid was conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
According to Amar Ujala sources, searches are being conducted at nearly a dozen locations in Bengaluru city, including those of the MLA's sons, Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Umar Farooq Nalapad. The agency also raided the premises of alleged crypto hacker Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki and his associates. NA Haris is a Congress MLA from Bengaluru's Shantinagar assembly constituency and is considered a prominent figure in state politics.
According to officials, this money laundering investigation is based on an FIR and chargesheet filed by the Karnataka Police. The case relates to the alleged hacking of national and international websites, the theft of Bitcoin, and other cyber crimes in 2017.
