The Enforcement Directorate has attached three immovable properties and other assets of some members of a Jamtara-based gang who defrauded people by withdrawing money from their bank accounts.
A large number of gangs are involved in such cyber frauds operated from Jamtara in Jharkhand. The accused Pradeep Kumar Mandal, Pintu Mandal, Ankush Kumar Mandal, Santosh Mandal and Ganesh Mandal were part of the gang being investigated by the ED.
The property, including four vehicles, is located in Jamtara. Cash kept in the bank accounts of the accused persons has also been attached.
The ED’s investigation is based on an FIR lodged by the Jharkhand Police, in which a charge sheet has also been filed against the accused persons. It has been alleged that over the phone, they lure victims into sharing details of their bank accounts and debit / credit cards and use the information to extort money.
The agency had previously searched the premises of gang members. It also filed a charge sheet against him on May 27, 2019. The charges have already been framed and he is under trial before a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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