Several crucial details related to a hawala network have emerged in the case of the recovery of ₹50 lakh in cash in Gorakhpur. Data recovered from the mobile phone of the accused shopkeeper, Rajiv Jaiswal, during police interrogation has further accelerated the investigation. Both the police and the Income Tax Department are investigating the matter.
According to police, the accused was stopped under suspicious circumstances near Station Road in the Cantt police station area. During the search, ₹50 lakh in cash was recovered from his possession. During questioning, he stated that he was going to hand over the amount to a person near Ferenda Railway Station and received a commission for each transaction.
The investigation has also revealed that the accused had previously delivered cash several times in a similar manner. Police suspect that the money was being moved around through an organized hawala network. The roles of other individuals are also being investigated based on call records and chats recovered from the mobile phone.
Police officials stated that the investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the cash and the ultimate beneficiary. Further involvement of other people may come to light, and action will be taken accordingly.
