India, Nov. 7 -- A special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court has taken cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and issued process against five accused, including partners of Magnatel BPS and Consultant LLP, in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud racket that duped US citizens. 'Issuance of process' refers to the court finding prima facie sufficient material to proceed against the accused persons.

In an order dated November 1, special judge R B Rote observed that there was a prima facie case under Sections 3 and 70, punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA, 2002, and directed that process be issued against all the accused. The court also extended the judicial custody of key accused Sanjay V...