Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has introduced a comprehensive guide to aid police officials in investigating crypto-related crimes. Titled ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’, the guide provides access to specialised tools and techniques designed to combat crypto-related offenses effectively. This initiative comes at a time when the global Web3 sector faces increasing cyber threats and concerns over criminal exploitation. In response to these risks, India’s law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to equip their teams with the technical expertise needed to navigate the evolving landscape of Web3. Tech-focused law firm Hash Legal collaborated with the Giottus crypto exchange to compile this handbook, which offers industry insights into crypto-related crimes such as money laundering, Ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. In a press release, DGP Shankar Jiwal emphasised the importance of utilising it to enhance the police force’s ability to handle crypto-related cases effectively. Giottus CEO Vikram Subburaj, commenting on the launch, pointed out the persistent knowledge gap surrounding Web3 in India. He stressed that law enforcement agencies must seize every …
