ED Uncovers Rs 400 Crore Fraud Linked to Fiewin Gaming App and Chinese Nationals
The investigation reveals a sophisticated scheme involving cryptocurrency laundering and the arrest of four Indian nationals.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a Rs 400 crore fraud involving the Fiewin gaming app, operated by Chinese nationals with Indian accomplices.
- Four Indian nationals have been arrested for their roles in converting funds from app users into cryptocurrency and transferring it to Chinese wallets.
- The scam promised users easy earnings through mini-games but blocked withdrawals once significant funds were accumulated in user accounts.
- Binance's Financial Intelligence Unit played a crucial role in assisting the ED by tracing the movement of funds and providing technical insights.
- The investigation continues as the ED and Binance work to dismantle the cross-border criminal network and recover the laundered money.