Rs 10 cr seized from Delhi law firm, Rs 2.5 cr in new notes

December 11, 2016 09:06

Delhi Police raided the office of a law firm in southeast Delhis Greater Kailash-I area and recovered Rs 10 crore in cash, of which Rs 2.5 crore was in new banknotes released after demonetisation.

The raid was carried out by the Crime Branch at the office of T&T Law Firm, said a senior police officer.

"Rs 10 crore was recovered. Out of which, Rs 2.5 crore was in new currency notes and the rest in old notes. The I-T (income tax) department has been informed," said the officer.

When the police team raided the office, its rooms were locked and a caretaker was present.

Police is searching for the firm promoter Rohit Tandon.

Police said more raids would be conducted in this connection. -- PTI

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