Gurugram: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth ₹90.21 crore in connection with a large-scale international tech support scam and filed a prosecution complaint against eight accused before the Special Court (PMLA), Gurugram.
The attachment order was issued on February 9, 2026, while the prosecution complaint was filed on February 10 under Sections 44 and 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following the arrest of Chandra Prakash Gupta, identified as one of the key conspirators in the case.
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According to ED officials, the charges relate to offences defined under Section 3 (money laundering), punishable under Section 4, read with Section 70 (use of company for illegal activities). The accused include CSPRO Technology (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., its 100% shareholder Chandra Prakash Gupta, Aakash Kumar Dubey, Pankaj Kumar Jha, and several employees who allegedly played different roles in defrauding US nationals and laundering the proceeds of crime.
The investigation was initiated based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), IOD, Delhi. Subsequent probes under PMLA revealed that between 2021 and 2024, illegal call centres were operated from Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, targeting primarily US citizens. The accused allegedly impersonated representatives of reputed tech companies, including Microsoft, to defraud victims.
Officials said the victims were lured through fake pop-up alerts on their computer screens, warning them that their systems had been compromised. Under the pretext of providing technical support, the targets were persuaded to download remote access software, allowing the accused to gain unauthorized access to computers and online banking platforms. Funds were then transferred via wire to multiple overseas accounts, including those in Hong Kong, resulting in large-scale financial loss.
ED stated that the proceeds of crime were initially moved to foreign bank accounts and crypto wallets, before being routed back to India through hawala channels in cash. The money was subsequently layered and integrated into the domestic financial system through shell entities and fake invoicing. CSPRO Technology (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. was allegedly used as a front company to run these illegal call centres.
The agency identified Abhinav Kalra, Arjun Gulati, and Divyansh Goel as the principal masterminds and main beneficiaries, while Chandra Prakash Gupta managed day-to-day operations, supervised calls, coordinated with co-conspirators, and oversaw technical infrastructure. Non-bailable warrants have been issued by the Special Court, Gurugram, against Kalra, Gulati, and Goel, who are currently absconding.
Further investigation revealed that between 2022 and 2024, the three key masterminds received approximately ₹120 crore in their personal bank accounts or in accounts of companies under their control. ED noted that these credits were grossly disproportionate to their declared income in income tax returns filed to date.
Officials said the funds were subsequently used to acquire high-value immovable properties, including luxury houses and penthouses. The accused are also alleged to have purchased 12 high-end cars, luxury watches, jewellery, and other valuable assets from the proceeds of crime.
The probe further highlighted an extravagant lifestyle funded by illegal earnings, including frequent foreign travel and use of chartered planes. Investigators traced the flow of funds from illegal tech support operations to foreign bank accounts and crypto wallets, conversion into cryptocurrency such as USDT, and eventual return to India via informal settlement mechanisms. Money was temporarily parked in mule accounts, routed through shell entities using fake invoices, and finally integrated into the formal banking system disguised as legitimate business transactions.
ED estimates that the consolidated proceeds of crime in this case stand at approximately ₹274.93 crore.
The attached properties, valued at ₹90.21 crore, are believed to have been acquired from laundered funds. The provisional attachment has been made to prevent their transfer or disposal and to secure future confiscation proceedings.
Officials said that financial trails related to shell companies, crypto transactions, hawala operators, and domestic bank accounts are still being examined to identify additional beneficiaries and assets.
The investigation remains ongoing.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
