Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Gujarat ATS and ED Join Bharuch Police in Hawala Probe
Imagine a secret money transfer system called hawala.
Police in Bharuch, India, found a large sum of money that came from Zambia.
They're investigating because it seems the money wasn't meant for what people said it was.
The investigation involves the local police, along with special teams like the ATS and ED.
Some young people were caught with money, leading the police to a shop owner and then to a religious teacher, whose story doesn't quite match up with the evidence.
The police think the money might have been used for something else, and they are trying to find out what.
Bharuch police, Gujarat ATS, and ED are investigating a hawala racket involving Rs 48 lakh.
The money originated from Zambia and was seized in Bharuch.
Three youths were initially caught with stolen cash, leading to the discovery of the hawala scheme.
A Maulavi from Aurangabad is under scrutiny after his explanations were deemed inconsistent.
Authorities suspect the money transfer had a different purpose than declared, potentially related to hawala operations.
- Who
- Bharuch police, Gujarat ATS, ED, and several individuals suspected of involvement including Huzaifa Patel, Zakariya Bariwala, Mohammed Javid Patel, Afzal Patel, Maulavi Musa Randera, Shakir Patel, and Zahur Patel.
- What
- Investigation into a hawala racket and the seizure of Rs 48 lakh.
- When
- Seizure of cash a few days prior to the report.
- Where
- Bharuch, India, with money originating from Zambia.
- Why
- To determine the purpose and origin of the funds, suspecting involvement in hawala operations or other illegal activities.
Maulavi Musa's Stance
Police Perspective
Money Purpose
Maulavi Musa's Stance
Maulavi claims the money was sent by his cousin to purchase property.
Police Perspective
Police investigation reveals no evidence of a property purchase and the cousin's limited financial means casts doubt on the claim.
- Seized Amount
- Rs 48 lakh
- Origin of Funds
- Zambia
- Involved Agencies
- Gujarat ATS, ED, Bharuch Police
- Key Suspect
- Maulavi Musa Randera
- Location of Initial Seizure
- Bharuch, India
- Maulavi's Salary
- Rs 12,000