The Narcotics Control Bureau of India (NCB), supported by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), managed to dismantle "Ketamelon," considered the most sophisticated drug network on the darknet in the country. Binance collaborated with key technical information during this operation.
The network operated under the guise of an e-commerce business, facilitating shipments of narcotics through the postal system. It is estimated that more than 600 packages were distributed across India.
Binance provided essential support, assisting in transaction analysis, identification of digital wallets linked to the operation, tracking of suspects, and freezing of illicit assets in accordance with current legislation.
Why is this cooperation relevant?
1. Key point against the apparent anonymity of crypto
Despite the use of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies (such as Monero) and mechanisms to obscure funds, Binance helped transform digital trajectories into tangible evidence.
2. Effective public-private collaboration
The case "Ketamelon" is a clear example of how the technical expertise of platforms like Binance effectively integrates with enforcement efforts to combat complex financial crimes.
3. Reinforcement of the digital security strategy in India
This operation strengthens the message that Indian authorities can leverage the transparency of blockchain and collaborate with actors in the crypto sector to intervene in criminal networks.