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Allahabad HC says ED free to act if illegality found during probe into Rahul Gandhi's assets

The Allahabad High Court has directed a senior CBI officer to personally file a fresh affidavit. This affidavit must detail the progress made in the probe concerning Rahul Gandhi's assets. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's previous response regarding the investigation's status. The Enforcement Directorate can proceed if illegality…

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ED raids in Bengaluru ISIS radicalisation case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across Bengaluru in a money laundering probe. This investigation is linked to the radicalization of youth for the ISIS terrorist group. The probe stems from a National Investigation Agency FIR involving Iqra Welfare Trust. Accused allegedly conspired to radicalise youth through workshops and study circles.

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Delhi BJP expels Vikas Garg from party after arrest in money laundering case linked to Mahadev app

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Garg, the chairman of Ebix Group, on Tuesday in the multi-crore money laundering case linked to the Mahadev betting app.

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ED uncovers alleged FCRA-linked network aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi infiltration

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a network using charitable trusts for illegal infiltration. Funds from UK entities allegedly facilitated Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals entering India. This syndicate also arranged forged Indian documents for infiltrators. The laundered funds were used for economic rehabilitation and permanent settlement. Search operations were conducted across five…

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HC grants conditional nod to Trinamool for July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, caps gathering at 2,500

The Calcutta High Court allowed Trinamool's Martyrs' Day rally with a reduced crowd size. The court also stipulated a specific time frame for the commemoration event. Meanwhile, a dissident Trinamool faction received permission for their own rally nearby. Loyalist MLA Madan Mitra resigned from party posts and joined the dissidents.…

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ED freezes TMC's bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under PMLA

The Enforcement Directorate froze TMC bank deposits totaling Rs 440 crore. This action follows searches related to a funds misappropriation case. About Rs 160 crore was transferred from TMC accounts to Carewell Aviation. This company allegedly routed funds to purchase a business jet and helicopter. These assets were then rented…

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ED tells Delhi Court Robert Vadra allegedly exercised 'ultimate control' over London property

Appearing before the Court, the ED submitted that the present filing is a supplementary prosecution complaint and that cognisance in the case has already been taken with respect to the offence. The agency argued that, in law, cognisance is taken of the offence and not the offender, and therefore issuance…

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First ever: ED auctions seized aircraft Hawker 800A in Falcon scam

In a significant move, the Enforcement Directorate has successfully auctioned a Hawker 800A aircraft for Rs 3 crore. This marks the first time the ED has disposed of an aircraft. The plane was seized in connection with a Rs 792 crore bogus invoice discounting scam run by Capital Protection Force…

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ED attaches Rs 58-crore assets of wife of Bhushan Steel's ex-promoter

The Enforcement Directorate has seized over Rs 58 crore in assets belonging to Ritu Singal, wife of former Bhushan Steel promoter Neeraj Singal. This action is part of a money laundering probe into alleged fund diversion from Bhushan Steel, causing a massive loss to financial institutions. The agency previously attached…

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ED files case, carries out searches in 2017 Tamil Nadu polytechnic teacher hiring 'fraud'

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering investigation into a 2017 Tamil Nadu government teacher recruitment scam. Searches were conducted after allegations of OMR sheet tampering, where scanned marks were digitally altered. The ED claims a network of agents and middlemen collected substantial cash from candidates, which was then…

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Ex-Kerala CM's daughter appears before ED in PMLA case for second time

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, faced a second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi regarding a money laundering case. The probe centers on allegations that her firm, Exalogic Solutions, received Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL without providing services. The ED is investigating…

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Travelling abroad a Fundamental Right: Delhi court permits accused to visit Thailand

A Delhi court has permitted an accused in a multi-crore bank loan fraud case to travel to Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The court emphasized that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right, and the Enforcement Directorate failed to present evidence suggesting the accused would flee justice.…

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ED raids Delhi nightclub owner, others in 2021 Mundra port drugs seizure case

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches across five locations in Delhi as part of a money laundering probe linked to the massive 2021 Mundra port drug haul. The investigation targets businessman Kabir Talwar and others, focusing on alleged investments of narcotics funds into Delhi nightclubs. This follows a seizure of…

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ED attaches over Rs 1,000-cr assets in Goa 'illegal' iron ore mining case

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets exceeding Rs 1,023 crore, including properties in Singapore, in a Goa illegal iron ore mining case. The probe into the Salgaocar Groups and associates revealed illegal mining between 2007-12, generating over Rs 2,492 crore in crime proceeds. These funds were allegedly laundered through offshore…

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ED case against five Bengaluru-based entities for 'unauthorised' cross-border crypto transactions

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a FEMA probe into five companies located in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in unauthorized cross-border transactions amounting to Rs 2,500 crore through cryptocurrency. Investigations uncovered significant regulatory evasion via online ads promoting immediate fiat-to-crypto swaps and the establishment of shell companies. Consequently, the ED…

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Homebuyers 'fraud' case: ED attaches fresh assets worth Rs 503 crore of Raheja Developers

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth approximately Rs 503 crore in a money-laundering probe against Raheja Developers and its promoter Navin M Raheja. This action is part of an investigation into alleged fraud against homebuyers, with the agency claiming substantial funds were diverted from projects. The total attached…

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TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioning

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith in the system to uncover the truth. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in primary teacher recruitment. Properties worth crores have been attached. Thousands of appointments were quashed by the Supreme…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators are focusing on the money trail and seeking to reconcile financial and communication data with Banerjee's statements to trace alleged proceeds of crime.

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ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal municipality recruitment scam. Investigators suspect bribes were paid for ineligible candidates' appointments, with cash and gold allegedly routed through middlemen to Mitra. Over 125 appointments are under…

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RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 others

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arrested in April 2026 in a bank loan fraud and money laundering case. The charge sheet names 55 accused individuals. The document will be presented to a judge on July 1.…

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‘Not a whisper of incriminating evidence’: What Delhi HC said while quashing case against NewsClick

Quashing the FIR against NewsClick editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, the Delhi High Court held that the investigations conducted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amounted to a “fishing and roving exercise in the financial affairs of the petitioners without the existence of any offence.”

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Delhi court directs confiscated PACL assets be used for investor repayment

A Special Court has ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to PACL Limited. These assets will now be handed over to the Justice RM Lodha Committee. The committee will use these properties to benefit investors affected by the PACL scheme. This action follows a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement…

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Enforcement Directorate summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in Prevention of Money Laundering Act case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. She is to appear for questioning this week in a money laundering case. The investigation involves a sand mining company and Veena's former company. Allegations concern fraudulent payments for consultancy services. The agency is recording…

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Zepto IPO: ED summons founders in FEMA matter, seeks shareholding, business details

The Enforcement Directorate sought details on foreign investments and overseas investments, audited balance sheets since FY21, owned immovable properties, shareholding pattern, loans and guarantees, income tax returns, bank accounts, and a note on Zepto’s business model, according to the updated prospectus.

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