PMLA
Delhi Court Rules ED's National Herald Case Against Gandhi Family Invalid Without Proper FIR
Dec 17, 2025 12:10 am CST
A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and five others in the National Herald matter, ruling that prosecution under PMLA requires an FIR for the scheduled offense rather than a private complaint. The 117-page judgment by Special Judge Vishal Gogne provides relief to the Congress leaders by establishing that the ED's investigation, which began without a formal FIR, was "impermissible in law."
Delhi Court Rejects ED's Money Laundering Case Against Gandhis in National Herald Matter
Dec 16, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A Delhi court has refused to recognize the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and five others related to the National Herald newspaper. The Rouse Avenue Court ruled the case inadmissible as it stemmed from a private complaint by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy rather than an official FIR, while allowing the ED to continue its investigation.
ED Seizes Rs 80 Crore Assets from Punjab Company for Environmental Money Laundering Through Groundwater Pollution
Dec 16, 2025 01:42 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth Rs 79.93 crore from Malbros International Pvt Ltd in Punjab for money laundering related to environmental crimes. The company allegedly contaminated deep aquifers through reverse boring of untreated industrial wastewater, causing severe groundwater pollution that affected crops, livestock, and public health in surrounding villages.
ED Seizes Rs 5.41 Crore Assets in Illegal US Immigration Network Investigation
Dec 15, 2025 11:04 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 5.41 crore linked to agents facilitating illegal immigration to the US through dangerous routes. The investigation follows the deportation of 330 Indian nationals who were deceived with promises of legal migration but subjected to perilous journeys through South America and the US-Mexico border.
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.
Delhi Jal Board Consultant Removed Following Money Laundering Case Implication
Dec 10, 2025 01:08 am CST
The Delhi government has dismissed Senior Consultant Ajay Gupta from the Delhi Jal Board after learning of his involvement in an Enforcement Directorate money laundering case. The case involves alleged corruption in sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore, with 14 accused including former minister Satyendar Jain and other officials. Investigators claim tender conditions were manipulated to favor a single company, resulting in undue profits and substantial bribes.
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.
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.
Delhi Court Set to Rule on ED Chargesheet in National Herald Money Laundering Case Against Congress Leaders
Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST
A Delhi court will decide on Saturday whether to proceed with the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders in the National Herald money laundering case. The case involves allegations of unlawfully acquiring control of assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore through Young Indian for just Rs 50 lakh.
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.