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ED Arrests Advocate Over Rs 28,000-Crore Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network
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What Happened?
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested advocate Rashesh Upadhyay at Mumbai airport in connection with a Rs 28,000 crore cyber fraud investigation. This brings the total arrests in the case to seven.
Key points
- Rashesh Upadhyay was intercepted at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
- The cyber fraud network is linked to over 300 complaints and 160 FIRs across 20 states.
- The network allegedly handled transactions worth nearly Rs 28,000 crore and cash deposits of about Rs 2,900 crore.
- Upadhyay is accused of bribing officials to release frozen bank accounts linked to the fraud.
- The investigation began after a Goa woman reported being duped of Rs 2.60 crore in June 2025.
- Digital arrest is a cybercrime where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to extort money.
Key insights
- The arrest of Upadhyay may lead to further investigations into the network's operations and its connections.
- Identifying the officials involved in accepting bribes could help dismantle the fraud network.
- The case underscores the need for stronger regulations against digital crimes in India.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing issue of cyber fraud in India, affecting numerous victims across the country.
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Rashesh Upadhyay· PersonEnforcement Directorate· OrganizationMumbai· CityGoa· State
Source
India Today
