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.
The Enforcement Directorate’s High-Intensity Unit (HIU) launched extensive searches today targeting top chartered accountants allegedly linked to a massive cybercrime network operating across India. The raids follow an investigation that uncovered the laundering of illicit funds… https://t.co/Ea93i7lw2J
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2024
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.
(This is a breaking news. More details awaited.)