Bengaluru, Nov 30, 2023: Karnataka Police seized Rs 8 crore from bags after they intercepted a car carrying the hefty amount of unaccounted cash in the Hollalkere area on Wednesday. The authorities stopped the car on the basis of intelligence input about the movement of the vehicle carrying the large sum of cash.
The vehicle, identified as Toyota Innova, was taken to police station for further probe, the police said.
A preliminary probe suspects that the driver, Sachin residing in Tekalvatti, and Harish from Jankonda were transporting the cash to Shivmogga for Suresh, the owner of Malnad Traders engaged in Areca Nut trading.
The initial count of the cash bundles indicates an amount of Rs 8 crore, the police said.
Further action will be taken based on legal advice, they added.
Courtesy: India Today