India's Enforcement Directorate raids 21 sites on 18 December 2025 in decade-long crypto fraud probe

On 18 December 2025, India's Enforcement Directorate raided 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi in a money laundering case linked to 4th Bloc Consultants. Authorities allege the group ran a crypto investment fraud using 26 fake trading platforms, including goldbooker.com and cryptobrite.com, that promised extremely high returns. Officers seized digital devices, property documents, and bank and cryptocurrency account details as they continue tracing funds and potential victims.