ED Arrests Advocate in Multi-State Cyber Fraud Probe; Seven in Custody

The Enforcement Directorate's Panaji unit apprehended advocate Rashesh Upadhyay, also known as Rashesh Shah, at a boarding gate of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Thursday. The arrest was made as Upadhyay attempted to board a flight, officials said. The ED has been investigating an elaborate cyber fraud operation that spans multiple states across India. Upadhyay's arrest brings the total number of individuals taken into custody in connection with the case to seven, according to the agency. The investigation is ongoing, with the ED examining financial transactions and digital evidence as part of its probe into the fraudulent scheme. The agency has not disclosed full details of the alleged fraud or the specific charges against the accused. The case underscores the growing concern over organised cyber fraud operations targeting individuals and businesses across India.