Bengaluru crime branch detains three for keeping undocumented cash; ₹76 lakhs seized

A suspicious trio in Bengaluru was taken into custody for having an undocumented ₹76 lakh in their possession. Police suspect they are involved in a crime and were waiting to hand over the cash to a fourth someone.

Updated on: Sep 8, 2022, 17:38:55 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru's city crime branch (CCB) on Wednesday detained three suspects for having undocumented cash of ₹76 lakh in their possession. The accused are suspected to have been involved in a crime in the Wilson Garden police station limits, IPS officer Raman Gupta, the Joint CP of Crime at the CCB, said on Twitter.

The cash seized by Bengaluru's CCB on Wednesday from three suspects. (@CCBBangalore/Twitter)

The trio was taken into custody after they appeared suspicious as they were gesturing to each other like they were waiting for someone on the road with ₹76 lakh worth of cash, Gupta said. All of the cash has been seized by police while officers interrogate them for more details.

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“CCB police detained 03 persons for keeping undocumented cash in their possession on the road, gesturing to each other like waiting for someone & being suspected of committing a crime in Wilson Garden PS limits. Seized Rs. 76/- lakh worth cash from them,” Gupta tweeted.

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Further information is awaited. The CCB is known to have conducted drives against drug peddling in the city, having made multiple arrests in cases relating to the same. They have also busted several interstate gangs in the past.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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