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ED arrests realty businessman Vikram Wadhwa in Rs 645 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

Real estate businessman Vikram Wadhwa has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest is linked to an alleged Rs 645 crore fraud. The investigation involves accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank. Funds were allegedly siphoned from government and school accounts. Wadhwa is considered a key accused in the conspiracy.…

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SC asks Karnataka HC to expeditiously decide ED-Embassy dispute, declines to interfere with interim order

A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against an interim order of the Karnataka High Court in proceedings involving Embassy East Business Park Pvt. Ltd. and others.

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Govt sanctions over 60% manpower boost for ED

The Union government has greenlit an ambitious expansion plan for the Enforcement Directorate, adding over 1,200 new investigators and personnel. This boost increases the agency's workforce by over 60%, marking a significant restructuring after a 15-year pause.

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Money laundering case: Court sends 'godman' Ashok Kharat in judicial custody

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. He faces money laundering charges involving over Rs 47 crore. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kharat last week. He is accused of orchestrating an extortion racket and laundering money through benami bank accounts. Kharat allegedly opened 60 accounts using devotees'…

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Rs 60,00,00,00,000 Scam: How this con woman used Sharia law to trap nearly 2 lakh investors chasing 'Halal profits'

Rs 6000 crore Ponzi scam: Nowhera Shaik, a Hyderabad-based businesswoman, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged Rs 6,000 crore Ponzi scam. According to investigators, the scheme mainly targeted Muslims by promising Sharia-compliant investment opportunities with unusually high returns. Authorities claim thousands of investors lost…

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Bengal: Fresh ED raids in 'land grabbing' case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police DCP

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting fresh searches across West Bengal. These raids are part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to former Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar. Several premises are being searched, including those of associates and relatives. Documents and financial…

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PMK leader Anbumani seeks TN govt nod to prosecute Senthil Balaji in ED case

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called on the Tamil Nadu government to approve judicial proceedings against DMK leader Senthil Balaji. This follows a money laundering case linked to a job racket. The Enforcement Directorate seeks permission to prosecute Balaji, who allegedly collected crores from job aspirants. The government's sanction is…

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ED attaches Rs 700 cr assets linked to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi, kin

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets valued at over Rs 700 crore. This action targets properties linked to the late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family. The attached assets include prime real estate in Mumbai and overseas holdings. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs against Mirchi for organized criminal activities.

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AAP leader Singla arrested: Kejriwal claims he refused BJP offer, alleges political pressure

Aam Aadmi Party leader Deepak Singla has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the arrest is linked to Singla’s refusal to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also praised Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, who has been arrested in a…

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AAP leader Deepak Singla arrested by ED in alleged bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla in connection with an alleged bank fraud case, officials said.

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Robert Vadra withdraws in Delhi HC plea against trial court summons in Haryana land deal case

Businessman Robert Vadra has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court. The petition challenged a trial court order summoning him in a money laundering case. This case is linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. The Enforcement Directorate had opposed Vadra's petition. The court has kept all rights…

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ED summons PSPCL CMD, director, others in case against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned senior IAS officer Basant Garg and PSPCL Director Harsharan Kaur Trehan for questioning. They are linked to a money laundering case involving arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Two alleged associates of Arora have also been summoned. The ED is investigating a Rs 100 crore GST…

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Delhi HC seeks ED's reply on Al Falah University chairman's bail plea in money laundering case

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a bail application from Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. He faces money laundering charges linked to student fees. The Enforcement Directorate alleges the university generated over Rs 415 crore and diverted funds. Siddiqui was arrested in November 2025. The court will hear…

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ED freezes Rs 526 crore bank deposits in PMLA case against Gameskraft

In a major crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate has immobilised assets worth over Rs 526 crore from the online gaming platform Gameskraft, including cash and jewellery. Raids were executed across Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of three key founders. The agency claims that illegal bots were employed to deceive…

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IDFC First Bank fraud case: ED arrests 2 former employees in Rs 645 crore embezzlement probe

Chandigarh has witnessed a major development as the Enforcement Directorate has apprehended two ex-IDFC First Bank staff amidst a sweeping inquiry into money laundering activities. The individuals are under scrutiny for allegedly embezzling a colossal Rs 590 crore from the Haryana government's coffers, reportedly utilizing ghost companies to make the…

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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in money laundering case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea to become an approver in the Sukesh Chandrashekar money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate had opposed her plea, stating she maintained contact with the accused despite knowing his criminal background. The agency argued her claims of being an unwitting victim were contrary to…

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BJP, AAP two sides of same coin; both use arm-twisting tactics to intimidate opponents: Congress

Congress has accused both the BJP and AAP of wielding intimidation as a tool for political gain. While the BJP allegedly deploys central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, AAP navigates through the state vigilance bureau, it said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams Modi over ED raids in Punjab, says people will give reply to him in 2027 polls

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. He alleges the agency is targeting AAP leaders to force them into joining the BJP. This comes after raids and arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal compares Modi to Aurangzeb, stating Punjab will resist this pressure.

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'Politics of hate will not work in here': Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "does not love Punjab but hates it," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country.

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ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) transactions, officials said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi over ED raids against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal alleges the agency is targeting Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. This follows fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal stated this is a pattern to pressure…

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ED arrests 3 Gameskraft founders in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three founders of the online gaming platform Gameskraft. The arrests are linked to an alleged fraud and money laundering case. Officials took Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh, and Vikas Taneja into custody. This action follows raids and the filing of a money laundering case. The…

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ED fines NewsClick Rs 120 crore, Purkayastha Rs 64 crore under FEMA

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a notice under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, fining the company that operates NewsClick Rs 120 crore and the portal’s founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha Rs 64 crore.

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After ED raid, climate activist calls allegations ‘baseless and biased’

Two days after the Enforcement Directorate accused Satat Sampada Private Limited of misusing foreign funds to influence government policies and undermine India’s energy security, its director and climate activist Harjeet Singh has denied all the allegations against him and his outfit.

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SC seeks govt response on Mahesh Langa bail, asks ‘what kind of a journalist is he’

The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Gujarat government and the Enforcement Directorate on journalist Mahesh Langa’s petition seeking bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged financial fraud.

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