ED team attacked during raids in Delhi's Bijwasan, one official injured

One Additional Director from the ED sustained injuries during the attack. (Image: Enforcement Directorate)

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked while conducting raids in Delhi's Bijwasan area on Thursday in connection with a cyber fraud-linked money laundering case. The attack involved five individuals, one of whom fled the scene. The premises have been secured, and an FIR has been lodged.

The incident is related to the ongoing investigation into the PPPYL cyber app fraud. During the attack, one Additional Director of the ED sustained injuries.

Shortly after the incident, the ED stated, "The Enforcement Directorate’s High-Intensity Unit (HIU) launched extensive searches today targeting top chartered accountants allegedly linked to a massive cybercrime network operating across India".

It further added, "The raids follow an investigation that uncovered the laundering of illicit funds generated from thousands of cybercrimes, including phishing scams, QR code fraud, and part-time job scams".

According to officials, the accused, including Ashok Sharma and his brother, allegedly attacked the ED team during the operation. An FIR has been filed, and sources confirmed that the situation is now under control.