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Mumbai Crime Branch Uncovers Massive Foreign Funding for BARC "Scientist"

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The Mumbai Crime Branch has unearthed a massive foreign funding scheme allegedly orchestrated by Akhtar Husaini, a fake scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), and his brother Adil Husaini. According to sources, the Husaini brothers received crores of rupees from the US, Iran, and Iraq in exchange for sensitive nuclear information. The funds were reportedly funneled into their bank accounts, with some transactions dating back to 1995. Investigators suspect espionage activities and are gathering evidence to support these claims.

Key Takeaways:

  • Akhtar Husaini, a fake BARC scientist, and his brother Adil Husaini allegedly received crores of rupees in foreign funding for sensitive nuclear information.
  • The funding originated from the US, Iran, and Iraq, with transactions dating back to 1995.
  • Initially, the brothers received lakhs for providing secret blueprints of BARC and other nuclear plants, but the funding increased to crores after 2000-2001.
  • Investigators have found evidence of fake identity documents created by another accused, Munazir Khan, at the instruction of Adil Husaini.
  • The Mumbai Police are working with the Delhi Police Special Cell to cross-examine both brothers and verify details obtained during interrogation.
  • A private bank account belonging to Akhtar Husaini has been traced, and the bank has requested transaction details to determine the exact amount of foreign funding received.

Statistics:

  • Crores of rupees received by the Husaini brothers from foreign sources (exact amount unknown)
  • Lakhs received in initial transactions for providing secret blueprints (exact amount unknown)
  • Crores received after 2000-2001 (exact amount unknown)
  • Number of bank accounts used by the Husaini brothers to receive foreign funding (at least five, with some already closed)
  • Number of people involved in the scam (at least three, including Akhtar, Adil, and Munazir Khan)

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

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