India's Enforcement Directorate charges five in Rs. 104.15 crore cyber and crypto fraud case
On December 13 2025, the Surat sub-zonal office of India's Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad filed a charge sheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against five people linked to cybercrime and fraud totaling Rs. 104.15 crore (about $11 million). Authorities allege the group ran online investment and digital asset scams, funneled funds through mule accounts and crypto wallets, and used fake official notices, while police have urged residents to exercise caution when sharing data or engaging with online investment offers.