Nagpur Kotwali Police Seize ₹41 Lakh From Scooty In Suspected Hawala Money On New Year Eve
Nagpur: On New Year’s Eve, Kotwali Police seized ₹ 41 lakh in unaccounted cash, suspected to be linked to a hawala transaction. The seizure occurred during a late-night checkpoint near Shivaji Putla on December 31.
Two individuals transporting the cash on a scooty were intercepted but failed to provide valid documents or an explanation for the money. Preliminary investigations suggest the cash was part of an illegal hawala operation.
The operation was led by Zone 3 Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mahak Swamy, who commended the team’s vigilance.
A case has been registered, and authorities are probing potential links to a larger hawala network. Further updates will follow as investigations continue.