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Crime
ED arrests sixth suspect in nationwide digital fraud case
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate announced its sixth arrest in a pan‑India digital fraud investigation, marking a continued crackdown on the scheme.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a sixth individual into custody as part of its ongoing probe into a large‑scale digital fraud that spans multiple states. The arrest was announced on Wednesday, underscoring the agency's sustained effort to dismantle the network behind the scheme.
According to the ED, the suspect is believed to have played a key role in facilitating online transactions that were used to launder money and defraud victims across the country. The agency has not disclosed the person's identity or the specific charges, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation.
This latest apprehension follows five earlier arrests made over the past few weeks, each contributing to a broader picture of a coordinated criminal operation. Officials said the cumulative effect of these actions is expected to disrupt the fraud's operational capabilities and deter similar schemes in the future.
The ED continues to coordinate with state police and cyber‑crime units to trace additional participants and recover assets linked to the fraudulent activities. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
According to the ED, the suspect is believed to have played a key role in facilitating online transactions that were used to launder money and defraud victims across the country. The agency has not disclosed the person's identity or the specific charges, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation.
This latest apprehension follows five earlier arrests made over the past few weeks, each contributing to a broader picture of a coordinated criminal operation. Officials said the cumulative effect of these actions is expected to disrupt the fraud's operational capabilities and deter similar schemes in the future.
The ED continues to coordinate with state police and cyber‑crime units to trace additional participants and recover assets linked to the fraudulent activities. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.