An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked on Thursday morning while conducting raids in Delhi's Bijwasan area, leaving an Additional Director injured. According to ANI, the ED's High-Intensity Unit (HIU) launched extensive searches targeting top chartered accountants allegedly connected to a vast cybercrime network operating across India. The investigation uncovered the laundering of illicit funds generated from thousands of cybercrimes, such as phishing scams, QR code fraud, and part-time job scams.
Five individuals were present at the site, with one managing to escape. The premises have been secured, and an FIR is being filed.
According to Times of India report, the ED has filed an FIR against the accused in the case, including Ashok Sharma and his brother.
Footage from the scene showed a broken piece of furniture on the floor, likely from the living room of a house.
Following the incident, the ED team visited the local police station, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for the suspects.
According to Hindustan Times report, the ED conducted raids on multiple chartered accountants.
With the support of I4C and FIU-IND, the ED analysed thousands of reported crime incidents. They discovered that illicit funds were being funneled through 15,000 mule accounts.
The ED further revealed that debit/credit cards were obtained and used to transfer money into virtual accounts on the UAE-based Pyypl Payment Aggregator. These funds were then utilized to purchase cryptocurrency, the ED added.
