proceeds of crime
Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Charged with Criminal Conspiracy in National Herald Money Laundering Case
Nov 30, 2025 12:12 pm CST
Senior Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi face criminal conspiracy charges in the National Herald money laundering case, as a new FIR filed by Delhi Police alleges fraudulent takeover of Associated Journals Limited worth Rs 2,000 crore. The ED claims proceeds of crime exceed Rs 5,000 crore, with investigation uncovering fake donations, fabricated rent payments, and non-genuine advertisements connected to Young Indian company.
Delhi High Court Rules Illegal Betting Profits as 'Proceeds of Crime' Under PMLA
Nov 26, 2025 03:19 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that profits from illegal betting constitute "proceeds of crime" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act when funded by tainted money, regardless if betting itself isn't a scheduled offence. This landmark judgment strengthens the Enforcement Directorate's ability to pursue cases where illegal funds are diverted into various activities, potentially expanding PMLA's reach.
ED Seizes Dubai Properties Worth Rs 51.70 Crore in Rs 1266.63 Crore SBI Fraud Investigation
Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached nine luxury Dubai properties worth Rs 51.70 crore linked to Advantage Overseas Private Limited's Rs 1266.63 crore fraud against State Bank of India. Investigation revealed Shrikant Bhasi transferred these properties to his daughter through gift deeds to conceal proceeds of crime generated through illegal merchanting trade transactions and bank fund diversions.
Delhi High Court Rules ED Can Attach Appreciated Share Value Linked to Criminal Proceeds Under PMLA
Nov 04, 2025 01:07 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate can attach any appreciation in share or asset value derived from criminal proceeds under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, even if the increase results from legitimate market forces. This landmark judgment, delivered by Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, strengthens the ED's ability to trace and seize illicit wealth disguised as legitimate investments.
Delhi High Court Affirms PMLA as Comprehensive Framework for Combating Money Laundering
Nov 04, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Delhi High Court has issued a significant ruling on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), affirming it as a comprehensive legal framework that provides fair procedures while empowering the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes. The judgment clarifies the broad definition of "proceeds of crime," establishes money laundering as a continuing offense, and outlines proper legal remedies against property attachment orders.
Enforcement Directorate Charges Raj Kundra with Possessing 285 Bitcoins Worth Rs 150 Crore in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Sep 27, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly possessing 285 Bitcoins worth Rs 150.47 crore received from crypto-scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj. Despite claiming to be just a mediator, the ED asserts Kundra is the beneficial owner who has concealed wallet addresses and attempted to disguise the funds' criminal origin through transactions with his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty. The case relates to a larger Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that promised investors returns through mining operations that never materialized.
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's Son Arrested
Sep 25, 2025 02:23 am CST
ACB/EOW on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and another accused in connection with the alleged liquor scam, officials said.
Bhupesh Baghel's Son Handled Rs 1000-Crore Of 'Liquor Scam' Proceeds: Probe Agency
Sep 16, 2025 08:19 pm CST
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, was at the helm of the syndicate behind the "liquor scam" in Chhattisgarh and personally handled nearly Rs 1,000 crore generated from it, the ED has alleged