India’s NCB forms a special task force and initiates digital forensics training to tackle the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking.
India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is actively monitoring cryptocurrency payments on the darknet as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country.
During a Parliamentary discussion on July 24, Nityanand Rai, the minister of state for home affairs, revealed India’s current strategy to reduce the import and inter-state movement of narcotic drugs.
According to data from NCB, the nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India, the use of cryptocurrencies in drug crimes has been inconsistent over the last five years. However, the number of cases of drug seizure involving darknet and cryptocurrencies has seen a steady increase since 2022.
