A BitConnect web developer has been deported from Abu Dhabi at the behest of Indian authorities.

Dhavan Mavani (right) had been hiding out in Abu Dhabi following
BitConnect’s collapse
early last year.

According to a
July 31st Times of India report
, the Crime Investigation Department in Gujurat filed a case against Mavani (right) last July.

In the case the CID allege charges of cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and multiple violations of the Indian Penal Code and Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act.

Indian authorities sought Mavani with the help of Interpol via a red corner notice.

Following Mavini’s deportation from Abu Dhabi last week, he was apprehended and taken into custody by the CID in Gujurat.

The case against him and other BitConnect scammers continues.

Update 7th August 2019 – 
Mavani’s arrest has
lead police to a stash of 343 bitcoin
.

123 BTC has already been recovered with the remaining 220 BTC expected to be recovered shortly.

At the time of BitConnect’s collapse 343 BTC held a street value of $3.9 million.

🤖 Quick Answer

Who is Dhavan Mavani and why was he extradited to India?
Dhavan Mavani, a BitConnect web developer, was extradited from Abu Dhabi to India following charges filed by Gujarat's Crime Investigation Department. He faced allegations of cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, and violations of Indian Penal Code and Prize Chits Money Circulation Schemes Act. Indian authorities located him through Interpol's red corner notice after BitConnect's collapse.

What charges were filed against Mavani in Gujarat?
Mavani faced multiple charges including cheating, breach of trust, and criminal conspiracy. The Crime Investigation Department also alleged violations of the Indian Penal Code and the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, related to the BitConnect cryptocurrency scheme collapse that occurred in the previous year.

**How did Indian authorities locate and apprehend

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