Enforcement Directorate

ED filed 911 cases under Money Laundering Act: Government report

As of December 4, 2024, the government has set up 106 special courts across the country to handle cases related to money laundering under the PMLA.

Delhi HC grants bail to Lava MD Hari Om Rai in ₹70,837 crore PMLA case linked to Vivo

Delhi High Court has granted bail to Hari Om Rai, Managing Director of Lava International Ltd, in a money laundering case involving Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd, China.

Irony of corruption in India’s anti-corruption agencies

In a nation where corruption is a pervasive issue, the recent scandals involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are particularly disheartening. These agencies, tasked with upholding the law and rooting out corruption, have themselves been tainted by the very malfeasance they are meant to combat. This irony not only undermines […]

Patiala House Court clears Raj Singh Gehlot in money laundering case

NEW DELHI – In a significant legal victory, Raj Singh Gehlot, the promoter of the Ambience Group, has been discharged by the Patiala House Court in a high-profile money laundering case. The case, which revolved around alleged bank loan fraud involving the construction of the Ambience Hotel in Shahdara, Delhi, has been ongoing since July […]

SC grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal: AAP leaders celebrate with sweets

Sunita Kejriwal, the Chief Minister's wife, congratulate the AAP members post Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal

ED raids in Mumbai, Kolkata uncover major FEMA violations by Virendra Joshi

NEW DELHI – In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Mumbai and Kolkata, seizing Rs 12.96 lakh in foreign currency and documents related to foreign bank accounts and assets. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into FEMA violations by Virendra Joshi, who is accused of making illegal profits through […]

SC dismisses appeals by Abhishek, Rujira Banerjee in coal scam case

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals filed by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife, Rujira Banerjee, challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal scam investigation. The couple, who reside in Kolkata, had contested the ED’s directive requiring their presence in New Delhi.   […]

ED raids AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s residence amidst allegations of bias

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan claimed on Monday morning that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrived at his house to arrest him. The ED team, accompanied by paramilitary officials and local police, visited his residence in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) […]

Supreme Court grants bail to K Kavitha in Delhi Excise Policy scam cases

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. Kavitha had been in custody for several months, and her bail plea was heard before a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan.   Kavitha’s senior advocate, Mukul Rohtagi, […]

ED busts syndicate claiming links with top officials, files FIR

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Delhi Police against eleven individuals, including three main conspirators, who allegedly extorted money from people under investigation for money laundering. The syndicate claimed they had connections with top ED officials and could provide relief to those accused under the Prevention […]