ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE
ED crackdown in Bengal: Kolkata businessman arrested, cop’s premises searched in laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Kolkata businessman in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets a criminal syndicate operating in the poll-bound state. Searches were conducted at the businessman's residence and that of a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner. The case is linked to alleged organized criminal activities and illegal fund generation.
ED summons I-PAC's Rishi Raj Singh on Monday in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Rishi Raj Singh, a director at political consultancy firm I-PAC. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged hawala transactions and money laundering. The agency previously arrested another I-PAC director, Vinesh Chandel, in connection with the case.
ED raids Kolkata police officer, others in money laundering probe linked to criminal syndicate
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and Joy Kamdar. This action is part of a money laundering investigation. The probe targets alleged criminal Biswajit Podder and his syndicate. The ED previously seized cash and valuables in this case. Podder is wanted for various criminal charges and is currently on the run.
West Bengal elections: Income Tax Dept raids premises linked to TMC Candidate, Banerjee's proposer
West Bengal Assembly Elections: Income-Tax Department officials raided the residence of Miraj Shah, who proposed Mamata Banerjee's name for nominations. Raids also targeted Trinamool Congress MLA Debasish Kumar, his relative's house, and party offices. These actions are linked to an alleged illegal land grabbing case. Simultaneously, the Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches related to the Merlin Group.
Rs 200 crores money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on Jacqueline Fernandes's plea to turn approver
Actress Jacqueline Fernandes has expressed her willingness to become an approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. The Patiala House court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate. Fernandes seeks to cooperate with the investigation. The court has asked the ED to file a reply by April 20. Arguments on the charge are ongoing.
IT Dept conducts raid at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar’s residence & offices; ED searches premises of 3 officials
The Income Tax Department conducted extensive raids at the residence, election office, and relative's house of Trinamool Congress MLA Debasish Kumar in connection with an illegal land grabbing case. Simultaneously, the Enforcement Directorate is searching premises of three businessmen in Kolkata and North 24 Parganas districts as part of its Merlin Group investigation.
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I-T searches at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar's properties in Kolkata ahead of polls
The Income Tax Department searched two locations linked to TMC MLA Debasish Kumar. The searches occurred at his residence and election office. Kumar is contesting the Rashbehari seat. The Enforcement Directorate had previously summoned him regarding a land fraud case. Polling for Rashbehari is on April 29. Central forces were deployed at his residence.
ED flags Rs 11,600 crore 'proceeds of crime' in RHFL, RCFL probe
The Enforcement Directorate has alleged over ₹11,600 crore as proceeds of crime in a money laundering probe involving Reliance Home Finance and Reliance Commercial Finance. Public funds were allegedly diverted through shell entities. Nearly 90% of corporate loans were routed to shell companies. Key functionaries Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna were taken into custody.
Inside ‘Lala Pad’: How ₹20 notes and WhatsApp kept Bengal’s coal mafia running
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth ₹159.51 crore in a West Bengal illegal coal mining and pilferage racket, bringing the total to ₹482.22 crore. The syndicate, allegedly led by Anup Majee, operated with fake transport documents, a WhatsApp clearance system, and a hawala network to move illicit funds and conceal proceeds from cash purchases by select companies.
US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump's Iran pivots, source says
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is probing suspicious, well-timed oil futures trades made ahead of major shifts in Donald Trump’s Iran policy, amid concerns of potential insider trading.
ED arrests Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Amit Bapna in ADAG-linked money laundering probe
Enforcement Directorate arrested two former Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group executives. Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna face money laundering charges. The agency alleges a scheme to divert public money from Reliance Home Finance and Reliance Commercial Finance. Shell companies were allegedly used to siphon funds.
Delhi court summons Robert Vadra in Shikohpur land deal money laundering case
A Delhi court has taken note of the Enforcement Directorate's charges against businessman Robert Vadra. The case involves allegations of money laundering connected to a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The ED claims proceeds of crime were generated through a fraudulent transaction. All accused have been summoned to appear in court on May 16.
BJP's 'preparation' for Punjab polls has begun: Kejriwal on ED raids against AAP MP Mittal
The Enforcement Directorate raided AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal's business and residential premises in Punjab and Haryana as part of a FEMA investigation. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal alleged the BJP is using central agencies for its Punjab election preparations, a sentiment echoed by other AAP leaders.
20 years on, 3,000 Agra homebuyers seek UP govt intervention over stalled Ansal township
Over 3,000 homebuyers of Ansal Properties' Sushant Taj City in Agra are seeking possession of plots booked nearly two decades ago. Despite paying in full, buyers are frustrated by the lack of progress and clarity from the Uttar Pradesh government and the Agra Development Authority, which has a stake in the project.
ED raids at business entities linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on businesses linked to Ashok Mittal in Punjab as part of a FEMA investigation, targeting multiple locations in Jalandhar and Phagwara.
ED summons I-PAC Bengal chief's relatives to appear before it
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned relatives of I-PAC's Bengal chief for questioning. This follows the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of the political consultancy firm. The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities and money laundering amounting to approximately Rs 50 crore. Chandel has been remanded to ED custody.
ED summons wife, brother of I-PAC director Pratik Jain in money laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Barbie Jain and Pulkit Jain, wife and brother of I-PAC co-founder and director Pratik Jain, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged hawala transactions. The duo has been asked to appear before the agency in New Delhi on Wednesday and will be questioned under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.
TMC demands immediate release of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel
The Trinamool Congress has demanded the immediate release of Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of I-PAC. Chandel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case. The party described the arrest, just days before the West Bengal elections, as electoral sabotage.
I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel sent to 10 days in ED custody
A special court in Delhi has remanded Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC, to 10 days of ED custody after his arrest in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, just ahead of the state assembly polls. The Enforcement Directorate’s action follows earlier raids at multiple locations connected to the case, while the probe stems from a 2020 FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation alleging a multi-crore coal pilferage racket involving Eastern Coalfields Limited. The arrest has sparked political reactions, with Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress questioning its timing, as the ED claims funds were routed through hawala channels to I-PAC’s company and investigations continue.
Bengal polls: After ED arrest of I-PAC co-founder, Abhishek Banerjee flags ‘level playing field’ concern
Following the Enforcement Directorate arrest of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel just days before the Bengal Assembly elections, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the move has undermined the level playing field and raised concerns over the fairness of the electoral process. He accused central agencies of acting with political bias and targeting opposition-linked individuals at a sensitive time.
ED arrests I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel in West Bengal coal scam case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director of political consultancy firm I-PAC. This arrest is linked to a money-laundering case connected to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. The agency conducted raids on premises belonging to I-PAC directors and former AAP communications in-charge. The case originates from a CBI FIR concerning a multi-crore coal-pilferage scam.
Maharashtra: ED raids in money laundering case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat
The Enforcement Directorate has escalated its investigation with simultaneous searches across Maharashtra, focusing on the self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat and his network. Active operations are taking place in key locations like Nashik, Pune and Shirdi.
Stalin dismisses ED allegations on TASMAC, sandmining scams as 'Centre produced, ED-enacted dramas'
Tamil Nadu election: Chief Minister M K Stalin has strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party. He stated the Enforcement Directorate has become an 'errand department' for the BJP. Stalin described alleged scams involving TASMAC and sand mining as 'BJP-scripted and ED enacted dramas'. He believes the Union government is oppressing opposition parties by fabricating false cases.
ED raids premises of ex-WB minister Partha Chatterjee, middleman
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted fresh searches in West Bengal. The investigation targets a teachers recruitment scam. Former minister Partha Chatterjee and others are under scrutiny. Premises in Kolkata were searched. Chatterjee failed to appear for questioning multiple times. The agency is probing several recruitment-related cases against him.
Winzo founder Paavan Nanda vs ED: A timeline of key developments in the money laundering case
Taking a tough stance, the Karnataka High Court has warned the ED that it could impose Rs 1 lakh in costs if it finds the agency’s appeal against Nanda’s bail to be 'unnecessary.'
Winzo Case: HC warns ED of costs if challenge to Nanda’s bail is 'unnecessary’
The Karnataka High Court warned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of Rs 1 lakh costs if its appeal against real money gaming company WinZo's cofounder's bail is deemed unnecessary. The ED must prove bail condition violations or fact suppression. The case involves allegations of money laundering, with the ED claiming WinZo used AI bots and restricted withdrawals to generate illegal proceeds.
Delhi High Court rejects Sanjay Bhandari's plea against 'fugitive offender' tag
The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision on arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari, who is officially a fugitive economic offender. This ruling allows the Enforcement Directorate to seize his assets. Bhandari fled to London in 2016. His extradition attempt failed, but the court stated this does not grant immunity. The agency is investigating his links with Robert Vadra.
Political row erupts in Bengal over Humayun Kabir's purported video; TMC demands probe
A political storm is brewing in West Bengal following an alleged video of Humayun Kabir, which purportedly shows him discussing ties with senior BJP leaders and a multi-crore plan to unseat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool Congress has demanded an Enforcement Directorate probe into these claims.
US SEC taps Gibson Dunn attorney to be new enforcement director, sources say
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has made a significant announcement with the appointment of David Woodcock as its new enforcement director. Woodcock, who previously steered the SEC's Fort Worth office, takes over from Margaret Ryan, who resigned last month after a six-month stint, citing differences in vision for the enforcement agenda.
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