The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai busts an alleged international gold-smuggling syndicate and arrests two people, including a Chinese national. Officials say the operation recovers 691.87 grams of gold valued at about Rs 1.10 crore that is concealed inside a treadmill motor imported from Hong Kong.
Both reports describe the concealment method as a key element of the case. The Hindu notes that the recovery is linked to what it describes as the agency’s first detection of gold concealed inside a treadmill. NDTV similarly states that the gold is found within the treadmill motor, imported from Hong Kong, and credits the DRI with dismantling the alleged network involving Chinese and Indian accomplices. The reports focus on the amount recovered, the concealment technique, and the role of the imported treadmill component, with limited additional detail on how the syndicate operates or on further charges.
Authorities continue investigation into the network and the involvement of other suspected participants. The case underscores attempts to move contraband through imported consumer goods by altering or repurposing components for smuggling.
