Goa polls: I-T Dept seizes Rs 6.20 crore cash from hawala operator
Jan 29, 2022
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29 : 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.
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.
