The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a multi-state raid blitz on January 29, 2026, storming nine premises in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi linked to a massive cyber fraud racket. Invoking PMLA provisions, the Jalandhar unit targeted operators of bogus call centers that fleeced international victims through digital deceit.
This sweeping action stems from a CBI FIR prompted by FBI inputs from the United States. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, for orchestrating scams that netted millions in dollars from unsuspecting Americans.
Posing as legitimate tech support, the fraudsters infiltrated victims’ systems to pilfer sensitive information. They then terrorized targets with fake IRS threats, forcing cryptocurrency payments that were routed through shadowy entities for personal gain and real estate splurges.
At the heart of the network was the sham outfit ‘Dizecaps – The Future of Digital,’ staffed by 36 operatives including Jigar Ahmad, Yash Khurana, and others reporting to ringleaders Joni, Dakshay Sethi, and Gaurav Verma. Raids yielded 34 lakh in cash, gadgets, and papers exposing high-value asset purchases.
As the investigation deepens, ED officials emphasize their commitment to tracing every illicit rupee and bringing the perpetrators to justice, signaling a robust fight against cross-border cybercrime.