Enforcement Directorate on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations in Bengaluru in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case.
Officials said around a dozen premises were searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Sons of MLA among those searched
The searches included premises linked to Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, sons of N A Haris.
Authorities also searched locations associated with alleged hacker Srikrishna Ramesh, commonly known as Sriki.
Crypto-linked laundering allegations
The federal agency is investigating suspected financial transactions linked to cryptocurrency assets and possible laundering of proceeds of crime.
Officials have not publicly disclosed the full details of the evidence being examined during the search operation.
Documents and digital records under scanner
Sources said investigators are looking for financial papers, digital devices, transaction records and other materials relevant to the case.
The coordinated searches began early in the day and continued across several city locations.
Probe continues
No arrests were immediately reported. The matter remains under investigation, and further action is expected after scrutiny of seized records.
The case has attracted public attention due to the involvement of prominent names and alleged links to cryptocurrency dealings.