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The Enforcement Directorate is investigating nine overseas firms, including those in Hong Kong and Estonia, that were allegedly used to divert funds from a bitcoin-based ponzi scheme operated by Variable Tech. The scheme collected 80,000 bitcoins and diverted funds worth INR 6,606 crore ($915 million) through the nine firms to purchase properties abroad. The investigation has resulted in the provisional attachment of properties worth INR 69 crore. | Mumbai news

During the raids, the ED seized three cars, including a Mercedes and an Audi, along with incriminating documents and jewellery valued at Rs 18.91 lakh. The agency has attached assets worth Rs 69 crore in the case thus far. The main accused, Ajay Bhardwaj and Mahender Bhardwaj, are currently absconding.

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has arrested a woman and seized three luxury cars and some jewellery after recent raids against the promoters of a 'bitcoin ponzi scheme'.