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India’s ‘Most Prolific Darknet Drug Syndicate’ Used Monero To Evade Cops - Data Intelligence

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In brief India’s NCB arrested a 35-year-old Kerala engineer for allegedly running the country’s largest darknet drug syndicate, using Monero to hide transactions. Operation MELON seized 1,127 LSD blots, 131 grams of ketamine, and over $82k in crypto assets linked to the network. “It’s very hard to develop total privacy,” Decrypt was told, with an expert noting that evidence of criminal transactions can be traced retroactively. India’s Narcotics…

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The Monero Crypto (Xmr) at the Heart of Drug Trafficking in India? Here's What We Know

In India, the authorities arrested a drug dealer, who used the Monero cryptocurrency (XMR) for his illegal activities. We're taking stock of the situation. The article The Monero crypto (XMR) at the heart of a drug trafficking in India? Here's what we know first appeared on Cryptoast.

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NCB Nabs ‘Ketamelon’ Mastermind in LSD, Crypto Raid

Indian authorities have shut down the country’s biggest online drug operation, allegedly run by a 35-year-old mechanical engineer from Kerala.

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India’s ‘Most Prolific Darknet Drug Syndicate’ Used Monero To Evade Cops - Data Intelligence

In brief India’s NCB arrested a 35-year-old Kerala engineer for allegedly running the country’s largest darknet drug syndicate, using Monero to hide transactions. Operation MELON seized 1,127 LSD blots, 131 grams of ketamine, and over $82k in crypto assets linked to the network. “It’s very hard to develop total privacy,” Decrypt was told, with an expert noting that evidence of criminal transactions can be traced retroactively. India’s Narcotics…

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India’s ‘Most Prolific Darknet Drug Syndicate’ Used Monero to Evade Cops

A 35-year-old Kerala native allegedly shipped drugs nationwide while laundering proceeds through privacy crypto Monero, officials say.

21 hours ago·New York, United States

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