Bengaluru: ED arrests 4 in cyber investment 'scam' linked money laundering case
New Delhi, Sep 2: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons in Bengaluru under the anti-money laundering law PMLA for allegedly duping people in the name of investing in stock markets using some fraudulent mobile phone apps.
Shashi Kumar M, 25, Sachin M, 26, and Kiran S K, 25, were arrested on August 15 while Charan Raj C, 26, was taken into custody on August 21, the agency said in a statement on Monday.
All four were involved in the incorporation of companies and opening of bank accounts through which proceeds of crime generated from the alleged cyber scam were laundered, it said.
The money laundering case filed under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) stems from multiple police FIRs including those filed in Faridabad in Haryana, Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Bathinda in Punjab.
"Similar modus operandi has been adopted by fraudsters in various other FIRs to cheat innocent persons by luring them to transfer their hard-earned money on the pretext of investment in high return yielding financial products through fraudulent apps," it said.
The agency said the "scamsters" induced the victims to invest in various fake IPO stocks and stocks and made them transfer their money to the bank accounts of "shell" companies created for the specific purpose of collection of cybercrime proceeds.
"Incriminating" material including mobile phones and other digital devices were seized during the searches conducted in this case and the agency said it has, so far, traced "proceeds of crime" worth more than Rs 25 crore from this investment cyber "scam".
So far, 13 searches have been conducted under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 at various premises which led to seizure of various incriminating material including mobile phones and other digital devices.
— ED (@dir_ed) September 2, 2024
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
