Enforcement Directorate teams descended on nine locations in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi on January 29, 2026, in a decisive strike against cyber fraudsters and money launderers operating illegal call centers. The PMLA-driven raids by the Jalandhar office reveal a web of international deception.
Triggered by US FBI tips leading to a CBI FIR, charges under BNS, 2023, hover over figures like Joni, Dakshay Sethi, and Gaurav Verma for defrauding American victims of vast sums.
The modus operandi involved fake technical support calls to steal data, followed by IRS impersonation threats compelling crypto transfers. Laundered via shells like Bliss Infrastructures LLP, the booty bankrolled realty ventures.
‘Dizecaps – The Future of Digital’ served as the fraudulent hub, employing 36 underlings such as Jigar Ahmad and Nikhil Sharma, all under the accused trio’s command.
Raiders confiscated devices, 34 lakh in cash, and records of extravagant investments abroad and in India. ED’s relentless pursuit underscores India’s hardening stance on global cyber syndicates.