Enforcement Directorate vs Anik Dutta — Gorakhpur international cyber fraud case

Updates

1. News24 Oct 2026

   Gorakhpur fake call center: Fraud against UK citizens, ED attaches property.

   A fake call center in Gorakhpur's Betiahata used to cheat UK citizens by posing as representatives of an internet service provider and a cybersecurity agency. Recently, the ED has provisionally attached property worth Rs 3.72 crore belonging to the main accused, Anik Dutta, in this case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Enforcement Directorate seized property belonging to the accused following an investigation into a fake call center.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency. Anik Dutta is the accused in the case.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The agency took this action because the center allegedly carried out cyber fraud against citizens of the United Kingdom.

   What it means:

   The agency now holds these assets while the legal process continues to investigate the fraud allegations.

   Dainik Jagran
2. News23 Oct 2026

   Fraud: Millions swindled from UK citizens via a fake call center, cheated by posing as representatives of BT Openreach.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Anik Dutta is accused of running a fake call center to trick citizens into sending money.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the government agency investigating the accused, Anik Dutta.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The case is filed in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly posed as employees of BT Openreach to swindle money from people abroad.

   What it means:

   The Enforcement Directorate is taking official action against the accused regarding the international cyber fraud.

   Amar Ujala