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ED detects ₹2,500-crore FEMA violations in Bengaluru cross-border crypto transfers probe
ED Raids Bengaluru Crypto Firms Over Rs 2,500 Cr FEMA Case
ED Raids Bengaluru Crypto Firms Over Rs 2,500 Cr FEMA Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched multiple Bengaluru-based crypto platforms over allegations of unauthorized cross-border money transfers worth over Rs 2,500 crore, raising concerns regarding compliance with foreign exchange laws.
What Happened
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at six locations in Bengaluru as part of an investigation into the cryptocurrency sector. The regulatory body is looking into allegations that several platforms facilitated unauthorized cross-border money transfers amounting to more than Rs 2,500 crore. The investigation centers on potential violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The entities targeted in this action include Transak Technology India Pvt. Ltd., Carretx Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mokshagna Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Buyhatke Internet Pvt. Ltd., and Abhibha Technologies Pvt. Ltd. These companies operate various well-known crypto platforms, including Transak, Carret, and Onramp.money.
Why This Matters For Investors
For the broader fintech and digital asset industry, this event highlights the increasing regulatory focus on how crypto platform…
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ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations exceeding Rs 2,500cr
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Bengaluru, June 19 The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has conducted searches at six premises in ...
ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations exceeding Rs 2,500cr
Bengaluru, June 19 The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has conducted searches at six premises in Bengaluru in connection with alleged large-scale violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, involving unauthorised cross-border money transfers through Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), commonly known as cryptocurrencies, an official statement said on Friday.
The searches were carried out on June 17 under Section 37 of FEMA at the premises of several firms.
According to the ED, the investigation was initiated following complaints alleging large-scale FEMA violations by Bengaluru-based entities using cryptocurrencies to facilitate international money transfers.
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ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations ...
ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations ...
ED searches B’luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations exceeding Rs 2,500cr
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Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has conducted searches at six premises in Bengaluru in connection with alleged large-scale violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, involving unauthorised cross-border money transfers through Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), commonly known as cryptocurrencies, an official statement said on Friday.
The searches were carried out on June 17 under Section 37 of FEMA at the premises of several firms.
According to the ED, the investigation was initiated following complaints alleging large-scale FEMA violations by Bengaluru-based entities using cryptocurrencies to facilitate international money transfers.
Intelligence gathered during discreet inquiries indicated that several unauthorised payment system operators were allegedly circumventing FEMA regulations by using VDAs to undertake cross-border remittances.
The agency said these entities openly advertised services…
ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations ...
ED searches B'luru crypto firms, detects alleged FEMA violations ...
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Bengaluru, June 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has conducted searches at six premises in Bengaluru in connection with alleged large-scale violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, involving unauthorised cross-border money transfers through Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), commonly known as cryptocurrencies, an official statement said on Friday.
The searches were carried out on June 17 under Section 37 of FEMA at the premises of several firms.
According to the ED, the investigation was initiated following complaints alleging large-scale FEMA violations by Bengaluru-based entities using cryptocurrencies to facilitate international money transfers.
Intelligence gathered during discreet inquiries indicated that several unauthorised payment system operators were allegedly circumventing FEMA regulations by using VDAs to undertake cross-border remittances.
The agency said these entities openly advertised services…
ED raids 6 Bengaluru crypto firms over ₹2,500 crore FEMA violations
ED raids 6 Bengaluru crypto firms over ₹2,500 crore FEMA violations
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Synopsis
The ED's sweep of six Bengaluru crypto firms has exposed a ₹2,500 crore-plus shadow remittance network hiding in plain sight — firms openly advertising crypto-based money transfers on websites while allegedly operating without a single RBI licence. With shell companies in tax havens, OTC transactions in the hundreds of crores, and US-based controllers directing Indian operations, this is among the largest FEMA enforcement actions in India's crypto sector.
Key Takeaways
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched six premises in Bengaluru on 17 June 2025 under Section 37 of FEMA .
Alleged FEMA contraventions involving unauthorised cross-border crypto transfers exceed ₹2,500 crore .
Firms under scrutiny include Mokshagna Technologies , Transak Technology India , and Carretx Technologies (Carret app).
None of the entities held RBI authorisation for cross-border remittances; transactions bypassed purpose codes and FIRCs.
Restraint orders imposed on bank accounts holding approximately ₹6 crore ; further investigation is ongoing.
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India's ED Alleges ₹2,500 Crore Crypto FEMA Violations in Major Probe
India's ED Alleges ₹2,500 Crore Crypto FEMA Violations in Major Probe
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India’s Enforcement Directorate investigates crypto firms for allegedly facilitating unauthorized cross-border transfers worth over ₹2,500 crore.
The alleged transactions may have affected numerous individuals relying on these services for international money transfers.
Restrained bank accounts holding around ₹6 crore highlight the potential financial implications for those involved in the suspected transactions.
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign
Exchange
Management Act (FEMA), accusing several Bengaluru-based crypto payment companies of facilitating unauthorized cross-border money transfers worth more than ₹2,500 crore.
In an X post on Friday, the agency stated that it conducted searches at six locations on June 17 under FEMA, targeting companies that allegedly used virtual digital assets (VDAs) to move funds across borders without authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During the operation, the ED also restrained bank accounts holding around ₹6 crore that it believes were used in the suspected transactions…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched multiple Bengaluru-based crypto platforms.
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The alleged unauthorized cross‑border money transfers are worth more than Rs 2,500 crore.
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The ED conducted searches at six locations in Bengaluru.
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The entities targeted include Transak Technology India Pvt. Ltd., Carretx Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mokshagna Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Buyhatke Internet Pvt. Ltd., and Abhibha Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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These companies operate crypto platforms including Transak, Carret, and Onramp.money.
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ED detected FEMA violations worth ₹2,500 crore in a Bengaluru cross‑border crypto transfers probe.
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