UP STF arrests Rajasthan man in ₹11 crore hawala transfer to China
Synopsis
A Rajasthan man was arrested from Karol Bagh, Delhi, for allegedly funnelling over ₹11 crore to China through hawala on behalf of a Chinese national who ran mobile accessories firms under Indian names, held a fake Aadhaar identity, and lived in India without a valid visa — the fourth arrest in what the UP STF describes as a sophisticated cross-border financial fraud ring.
Key Takeaways
Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit , 30, of Balotra, Rajasthan , was arrested from Karol Bagh, Delhi on 29 September 2026 by the UP STF .
He allegedly helped transfer more than ₹11 crore to China via hawala operators between December 2025 and July 2026 .
The case centres on Chinese national Liao Longhui , arrested on 22 July 2026 , who allegedly controlled two mobile accessories companies incorporated in Indian names and used them for under-invoicing .
Liao allegedly lived in India without a valid visa and obtained an Aadhaar card under the fake identity 'Samuel Lotha' with a Kohima, Nagaland address.
Recoveries from Rajpurohit include ₹8.20 lakh cash, $100 , 36 Chinese yuan , two PAN cards, five credit cards, and GST documents linked to KK Traders .
A total of four accused have been arrested; the STF's investigation into the hawala network is ongoing.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 30-year-old man from Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the transfer of more than ₹11 crore to China through hawala channels over a span of eight months, senior STF officials said on 30 September 2026. The accused, identified as Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit, a resident of Balotra, Rajasthan, was arrested from Karol Bagh, Delhi on Monday.
Background: The Chinese National at the Centre of the Case
The current arrest stems from a larger case registered at the Phase-2 police station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The STF had earlier, on 22 July 2026, arrested Chinese national Liao Longhui along with two Indian associates — Sanjeev Kumar and Kaushlendra — from Purvanchal Silver City Society in Gautam Buddha Nagar. With Rajpurohit's arrest, four accused persons have now been detained in connection with the case.
According to the STF, Liao allegedly controlled two companies dealing in mobile accessories, incorporated in the names of Indian citizens. These firms were allegedly used to generate unaccounted cash through under-invoicing, which was then routed through hawala operators for transfer to China.
How the Hawala Network Allegedly Operated
STF officials said the hawala transfers took place between December 2025 and July 2026. Employees at one of Liao's companies would hand cash to Rajpurohit, who then delivered the funds to hawala operators, who arranged for the money to reach China. Rajpurohit allegedly came into contact with Liao's wife, Michelle, and his sister, Sarah — both reportedly assisting the operation from China — while he was working in Delhi's Karol Bagh area.
Notably, Liao was allegedly residing in India without a valid visa. He is also accused of obtaining an Aadhaar card using a fictitious identity — 'Samuel Lotha' — with an address listed in Kohima, Nagaland, according to the STF.
Seized Materials and Recoveries
During Rajpurohit's arrest and the subsequent investigation, the STF recovered ₹8.20 lakh in cash, $100, and 36 Chinese yuan. Officials also seized his passport, Aadhaar card, two PAN cards, and five credit cards.
The recovered material further included bank cheque books, a cash memo booklet, GST registration documents linked to a firm called KK Traders, and visa-related forms, the STF said.
Investigation Status and What Comes Next
Investigators are currently working to trace the complete flow of money involved in the alleged transactions. The STF said the probe into the broader hawala network is ongoing. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether additional arrests are anticipated, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
Point of View
Exploiting identity document gaps to obtain Aadhaar cards, and using cross-border family networks to move funds. The Liao Longhui operation, if the STF's account holds, combined under-invoicing, forged identity, visa violations, and hawala in a single scheme — suggesting a degree of institutional knowledge about India's compliance blind spots. The broader question the investigation must answer is how two mobile accessories firms generating significant unaccounted cash evaded GST and banking-system scrutiny for eight months. That gap is the systemic story.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit and why was he arrested?
Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit is a 30-year-old resident of Balotra, Rajasthan, arrested by the UP STF from Karol Bagh, Delhi on 29 September 2026. He is accused of collecting cash from companies controlled by Chinese national Liao Longhui and handing it to hawala operators who transferred over ₹11 crore to China between December 2025 and July 2026.
Who is Liao Longhui and what is his alleged role in the case?
Liao Longhui is a Chinese national arrested by the UP STF on 22 July 2026 from Purvanchal Silver City Society in Gautam Buddha Nagar. He allegedly controlled two mobile accessories companies incorporated in the names of Indian citizens, used them for under-invoicing to generate unaccounted cash, and lived in India without a valid visa. He also allegedly obtained an Aadhaar card under the fake name 'Samuel Lotha' with an address in Kohima, Nagaland.
How did the hawala network allegedly work in this case?
According to the STF, employees of Liao's companies handed cash — generated through under-invoicing — to Rajpurohit. He then delivered the money to hawala operators, who arranged for the funds to be transferred to China. Liao's wife Michelle and sister Sarah allegedly coordinated the operation from China.
What was seized during Rajpurohit's arrest?
The STF recovered ₹8.20 lakh in cash, $100, and 36 Chinese yuan from Rajpurohit. Investigators also seized his passport, Aadhaar card, two PAN cards, five credit cards, bank cheque books, a cash memo booklet, GST registration documents linked to KK Traders, and visa-related forms.
How many people have been arrested so far and what is the current status of the investigation?
Four persons have been arrested in connection with the case: Liao Longhui, his two Indian associates Sanjeev Kumar and Kaushlendra (arrested on 22 July 2026), and Rajpurohit. The UP STF said its investigation into the complete flow of money and the broader hawala network is ongoing.
