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Abstract:ED raids on Vinod Khute uncover ₹5 crore in assets linked to Ponzi schemes and illegal forex trading.
In a significant crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of Mumbai's Zonal Office executed multiple raids on Thursday targeting the operations of alleged Ponzi scheme mastermind Vinod Khute. The actions spanned across various locales, including Kolhapur, Pune, and Nashik, as part of a broad investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
The ED's focused operation unearthed illicit activities involving Ponzi schemes and unauthorized forex trading platforms. These platforms, notably the VIPS Group of companies, M/s Global Affiliate Business, M/s Kana Capital, Real Gold Capital, and Phoenix FX, are believed to be operated by Vinod Tukaram Khute along with his family members and associates based out of Dubai.
During the extensive search operations, the ED successfully froze and seized assets worth approximately ₹5 crore. These included cash reserves, bank funds, fixed deposits, and valuable jewelry. A significant amount of incriminating documents and digital devices were also confiscated during the raids.
A First Information Report (FIR) submitted to the Bharti Vidhyapeeth Police Station in Pune served as the impetus for the investigation. Vinod Khute, Santosh Khute, Mangesh Khute, Kiran Pitamber Anarase, Ajinkya Badadhe, and others are charged in this FIR with defrauding the public using multi-level marketing schemes and forex trading platforms. These schemes falsely promised high returns and amassed over ₹100 crore from unsuspecting victims.
Vinod Khute is currently absconding, with suspicions pointing to his residence in Dubai. He is believed to be the central figure behind the creation and operation of these intricate networks of dubious schemes and illegal trading platforms. The ED's search operations have revealed an elaborate setup where distributors enticed the public into these fraudulent schemes. The collected funds were then processed through various shell companies, creating a complex layer of transactions designed to funnel the proceeds into cash. These funds were then reportedly siphoned off to Dubai, either converted into cryptocurrency, virtual assets or moved through Hawala channels.
Before these recent raids, the ED had already taken proactive measures against Khute's illegal operations. Three temporary attachment orders were used to secure bank balances and immovable assets belonging to Vinod Khute and his family in India and Dubai, totaling ₹70.86 crore.
The continuing investigations seek to destroy Khute's huge network while also protecting the public's financial interests from such deceitful schemes. The ED continues to pursue all leads to bring the culprits to justice and recover the proceeds from these illegal enterprises.
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