Kolkata, January 2, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a series of coordinated raids at eight locations across West Bengal in connection with its investigation into a massive cyber fraud scam worth over Rs 1,000 crore, which has its roots in Tamil Nadu.
The raids, initiated on Thursday, are being conducted at various locations within Kolkata, including Park Street, Salt Lake, and Baguihati. Additionally, the ED is also carrying out searches in three other districts of West Bengal. The ongoing operation is aimed at uncovering key players involved in the complex cybercrime network. During a raid in the Salt Lake area, ED officials detained a suspect for questioning.
The raids come as part of the ED’s broader investigation into an extensive cyber fraud syndicate that has been operating across several states in eastern India. The officials are focusing their efforts on unraveling the network of individuals involved in these fraudulent activities, which have reportedly been running for an extended period. According to sources, multiple suspects connected to the crime have been traced to different states in the region.
In Baguihati, one of the high-end residential complexes was also targeted by the ED during the operation. The complex is believed to be linked to the fraudsters’ activities. Investigators are now probing these locations to gather more evidence related to the cybercrime syndicate’s operations.
The ongoing investigation has raised concerns about the scale of the fraud, which has reportedly affected several victims, especially in Tamil Nadu. The ED’s effort to bring the perpetrators to justice is focused on breaking the criminal network and bringing the accused individuals to account for their actions.
The Enforcement Directorate has not provided specific details about the suspects under questioning, but they continue to make significant progress in identifying key figures involved. This case is expected to further evolve as the investigation deepens.
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