ED, Delhi has conducted search operations against Prafful Gupta and others on 06-06-2024 at various locations in Delhi, Haryana and Kanpur (UP) in connection with online fraud committed on a foreign national. During the search operations, various digital evidences, jewellery valuing Rs. 35 Lakh have been recovered and seized, and FDs with banks amounting to Rs. 7.25 Crore has been freezed

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Delhi Zonal Office conducted search operations against Prafful Gupta and others on 06-06-2024 across Delhi, Haryana, and Kanpur (UP) regarding an online fraud targeting a foreign national. \r

The investigation, initiated based on an FIR by the CBI, revealed that the accused persuaded the victim to transfer USD 400,000 from her bank account to a cryptocurrency account under the pretext of safety concerns. The funds were subsequently siphoned through various channels to Prafful Gupta and others, then laundered through fake entities. \r

Digital evidence was seized, and proceeds of crime, including bank FDs worth Rs. 7.25 Crore and jewellery worth Rs. 35 Lakh, were frozen and seized. Further investigation is ongoing.