The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has rolled out a sweeping pan-India campaign targeting cybercrimes, operating through its offices in over 28 cities. In ongoing investigations, the agency has identified proceeds of crime (PoC) exceeding ₹28,000 crore and attached assets worth more than ₹8,500 crore. This move underscores a renewed focus on digital financial crimes and a commitment to dismantling complex cybercriminal networks.
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Identifying Billions in Illicit Proceeds
Officials say the ED’s expanded drive has traced digital crime proceeds totaling around ₹28,000 crore. These include funds generated through phishing, fraudulent investment platforms, online trading scams, and impersonation frauds. The scale suggests that cybercriminals are exploiting every digital channel to launder money, evade detection, and scale operations across states.
Massive Asset Attachments Under PMLA
As part of the crackdown, ED has provisionally attached properties, bank accounts, vehicles, and other immovable assets valued at over ₹8,500 crore. These seizures are being undertaken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The assets belong to individuals, shell firms, and entities already under investigation in cyber fraud cases.
Coordinated Action Across Cities
The campaign is being coordinated through ED offices in more than 28 cities across India. Teams are working in close coordination with state cybercrime units, financial intelligence bodies, and banks to freeze suspect accounts, track fund flows, and bring new cases to light. The drive aims to disrupt active fraud operations and recover value for victims.
The Takeaway: This nationwide push marks one of ED’s most aggressive moves yet in the digital crime space. By combining digital forensics, cross-city coordination, and massive asset attachments, authorities aim to send a warning: large-scale cyber fraud will be met not just with prosecution, but with reclamation of illicit wealth.
