ED Busts Illegal Call Centers, Seizes ₹34 Lakh Cash in Multi-State Raids

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 9 locations across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, busting illegal call centers.
• The operation, under PMLA, uncovered a network defrauding foreign nationals, particularly Americans, of millions of dollars through cyber fraud.
• Accused posed as technical support, stole personal info, and threatened victims with IRS action to transfer money to crypto accounts.
• Funds were laundered through crypto wallets and shell companies like Bliss Infraproperties LLP and Bliss Infraventures LLP, then invested in real estate.
• Raids yielded ₹34 lakh cash, digital devices, and documents linking accused to properties in India and abroad; international cooperation with FBI is ongoing.

Why It Matters: ED busted a multi-state illegal call center network, seizing cash and exposing a multi-million dollar fraud targeting Americans.