The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has notified guidelines for the prevention and regulation of illegal listing and sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies on e-Commerce platforms.
These platforms include Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, OLX, TradeIndia, Facebook, Indiamart, VardaanMart, Jiomart, Krishnamart, Chimiya, Talk Pro Walkie Talkie and MaskMan toys.
According to the anti- money laundering agency, during the search, several incriminating materials such as Mobile phones, laptops and sim cards, which were used in the scam had been recovered and seized.
