By A Staff Reporter
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended two masterminds involved in a digital scam that defrauded a senior citizen of Rs 33 lakh. One suspect was arrested in Kolkata, while the second was caught in Delhi as he attempted to flee the country.
According to the ED, the suspects played a central role in the scam, managing mule accounts, converting illicit money into cryptocurrency, and transferring it to overseas accounts. The arrests come as part of an ongoing investigation stemming from an FIR filed by a senior citizen with the Chennai Police.
The complainant had alleged that scamsters tricked her into transferring Rs 33 lakh under false pretenses. Subsequent investigations uncovered a sophisticated network of operatives, using fake accounts to launder the stolen money. The ED revealed that the suspects utilized advanced techniques to mask the origins of the funds, converting them into cryptocurrency before transferring them abroad.
A senior ED official stated, "These individuals were key players in orchestrating the scam. Their role included managing mule accounts, facilitating cash conversions, and ensuring seamless cross-border fund transfers through cryptocurrency platforms. The arrests are a significant breakthrough in dismantling this operation."