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Indian taxman seizes Sh3b in cash ahead of State polls

A man counts Indian currency notes inside a shop in Mumbai, India, August 13, 2018. [Reuters]

Indian tax officials have seized more than $30 million (Sh3.39 billion) in cash and gold in raids on suspected tax evaders this week including a record haul of 1.94 billion rupees ($26 million or Sh2.94 billion) and 23 kg of gold ahead of assembly elections in five states.

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