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The Catch Up: India-US energy deal (17 Nov)

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Nov 17, 2025
In today's discussion, Delhi Police summon a university founder over serious fraud allegations. An alarming investigation highlights how crypto exchanges are being used for money laundering, revealing a staggering amount involved. A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia claims the lives of 45 Indian pilgrims. Meanwhile, India signs a significant one-year LPG deal with the US, which ties into ongoing trade negotiations and tariff issues. The episode wraps with a shocking verdict in Bangladesh, sentencing a former Prime Minister for international crimes.
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ANECDOTE

Summons Over Al-Fala University Irregularities

  • Delhi Police summoned Al-Fala University founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui over alleged fraud after a nearby blast.
  • They requested documents about accreditation and funding tied to institutions employing blast suspects.
INSIGHT

Crypto Exchanges Fuel Shadow Economy

  • Crypto exchanges operating in regulatory grey zones enable rapid cross-border movement of illicit funds.
  • The Indian Express and ICIJ investigation found massive laundering routed through at least 27 exchanges.
INSIGHT

Scale Of Crypto-Linked Laundering In India

  • About ₹623 crore siphoned from ~2,800 victims was routed via crypto exchanges in India's probe.
  • Investigators linked these flows to alleged laundering channels used by cybercriminals.
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