Hey Pune peeps, did you hear about the latest scoop from the state prosecution? It seems that the suspects arrested in connection with an illegal telephone exchange in Kondhwa were up to some shady business. According to Assistant Public Prosecutor Bodhini Shashikala, these guys were converting their ill-gotten gains into Bitcoin. Talk about modern-day crime!
But wait, it gets even juicier. The suspects were apparently using messaging app numbers to generate one-time passwords (OTPs) for internet-based international calls. And get this, they were charging a fee for each OTP generated. Sneaky, right?
The ATS, Pune unit didn’t stop there. They identified three more suspects, with one on the run and two already in ATS, Thane’s custody for a similar crime. Looks like they were all part of the same shady network. And let’s not forget the 77 SIM cards seized from the main accused, Naushad Ahmed Siddiqui. That’s a whole lot of shady business going on.
The illegal telephone exchange was first uncovered when Naushad was arrested and transferred to Mumbai. Since then, more arrests have been made, with funds from the operation allegedly being funneled into bank accounts managed by one of the suspects. It’s like something out of a crime drama!
The three accused were presented before Judicial Magistrate First Class Sudhir Wankhade, and their initial remand was extended until September 10. Looks like the investigation is far from over. Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing case!
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