An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team investigating cybercrimes linked to UAE-based Pyypl app faced an assault at a farmhouse in Delhi’s Bijwasan area on Thursday. raid targeted Ashok Sharma, a chartered accountant allegedly connected to fraud network. During incident, an additional director of ED sustained injuries but continued investigation after first aid. attackers, including family members and servants, allowed Sharma to escape. An FIR has been lodged, and police have launched a manhunt.
probe focuses on illegal funds funneled through 15,000 mule accounts and virtual wallets for cryptocurrency purchases, exposing a vast cybercrime network.
| Details | Information |
| Incident | Attack on ED team during cybercrime probe in Bijwasan, Delhi |
| Target | Chartered Accountant Ashok Sharma |
| Accused | Ashok Sharma and five others |
| Key Link | UAE-based Pyypl app fraud network |
| Nature of Crimes | Phishing scams, QR code fraud, and part-time job scams |
| Funds Movement | 15,000 mule accounts used for laundering funds to buy cryptocurrency |
| Assistance | Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Financial Intelligence Unit |
| Police Action | FIR filed; manhunt launched for suspects |
Disclaimer:
This article is based on initial reports. Further investigation may reveal additional details. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.
