money laundering
ED Arrests Jalandhar Medical Agency Owner in Rs 3.75 Crore Psychotropic Drug Trafficking Case
Dec 11, 2025 01:25 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Abhishek Kumar for laundering Rs 3.75 Crore through illegal sales of psychotropic drugs including Tramadol and Alprazolam. Kumar's firm, Shree Shyam Medical Agency, allegedly diverted 75% of pharmaceutical supplies to the black market while manipulating legal sales records to conceal the operation. The investigation revealed a network involving multiple pharmaceutical manufacturers whose products were being trafficked interstate at inflated prices.
ED Seizes Rs 55 Crore From Reliance Infrastructure In Foreign Exchange Violation Investigation
Dec 10, 2025 09:56 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth Rs 54.82 crore, including 13 bank accounts belonging to Reliance Infrastructure Limited under FEMA provisions. The company allegedly diverted funds from NHAI road construction projects through shell companies to overseas accounts in the UAE, disguised as diamond imports without actual deliveries, involving hawala transactions exceeding Rs 600 crore.
Educational Fraud Uncovered: Organization Falsely Claimed Students Were Sexually Abused to Attract Higher Foreign Donations
Dec 10, 2025 02:47 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has exposed a Hyderabad-based educational organization for misappropriating RTE funds and falsely portraying students as sexually exploited 'joginis' to attract higher foreign donations. The investigation revealed Rs 15.37 crore in proceeds of crime through fee collection from supposedly sponsored students and diversion of government subsidies, leading to attachment of properties worth Rs 15 crore.
The Rs 3,000 Crore Cyber Crime Network: How Haryana's Nuh District Became India's Digital Fraud Epicenter
Dec 09, 2025 11:39 pm CST
An extensive investigation reveals a sophisticated Rs 3,000 crore cyber crime operation connecting Haryana's Nuh district and Madhya Pradesh. Young masterminds from Nuh orchestrated nationwide scams using over 1,000 mule bank accounts, fake SIM cards, and shell companies, with evidence suggesting potential links to international terror financing. The network represents an alarming evolution beyond traditional cyber fraud centers like Jamtara, raising national security concerns.
Notorious Indian Fugitives: From Goa Nightclub Owners to High-Profile Financial Criminals on Interpol's Radar
Dec 09, 2025 05:42 pm CST
This comprehensive article explores India's most notable fugitives, beginning with the Luthra brothers who recently fled to Thailand following a deadly nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people. The piece details how these individuals have evaded Indian justice systems and their current status on Interpol's watch list, including infamous figures like Dawood Ibrahim, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Vijay Mallya, their alleged crimes, and the ongoing extradition efforts to bring them to justice.
Enforcement Directorate Files Chargesheet Against Satyendar Jain and 13 Others in Delhi Jal Board Corruption Case
Dec 09, 2025 02:54 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under anti-money laundering laws, alleging corruption in Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore. The prosecution complaint was submitted to a Delhi court, with officials seeking action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against all accused.
Former Kutch Collector Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Land Allocation Fraud
Dec 07, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Former Bhuj District Collector Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by a Special PMLA Court for orchestrating a government land allotment scam. Between 2003-2006, he undervalued land allocated to Welspun India Limited, causing losses exceeding Rs 1.20 crore to the State treasury. The court has ordered confiscation of assets acquired through proceeds of crime.
Nirav Modi's Legal Battle Continues: Seeks Trial Delay in UK Due to Prison Constraints
Dec 06, 2025 02:50 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India for a $2 billion fraud case, has requested an adjournment of his UK trial citing limited access to legal documents after being transferred to HMP Pentonville. Currently fighting both an $8 million Bank of India debt case and extradition proceedings, Modi faces challenging prison conditions while his legal appeal is set to be heard later this month.
ED Attaches Rs 264 Crore Assets From Shine City Group in Major Real Estate Fraud Case
Dec 04, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has declared Shine City Group founder Rashid Naseem a Fugitive Economic Offender, confiscating properties worth Rs 127.98 crore in a major real estate scam. After investigating 550+ FIRs, authorities have attached assets worth Rs 264.10 crore and are processing claims from over 6,500 victims who were defrauded through fake investment schemes.
ED Conducts Massive Raids Across UP In Rs 300 Crore Maxizone Ponzi Scheme Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has launched extensive raids at 20 locations across Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Maxizone Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over Rs 300 crore through false investment promises. Officials are gathering evidence of money laundering activities as the investigation continues into how promoters diverted funds through shell companies after collecting substantial investments.