The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has apprehended Simpy Bhardwaj, also known as Simpy Gaur, on December 17, in connection with the ongoing investigation related to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.

The arrest is made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.  The ED`s investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs filed by Maharashtra Police and Delhi Police against M/s Variable Tech Pte Ltd, Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, Vivek Bhardwaj, Simpy Bhardwaj, Mahender Bhardwaj, and several MLM agents. The allegations suggest that they collected approximately Rs 6600 crore in Bitcoin from the public, posing as a lucrative investment opportunity.