Enforcement Directorate
Dubai Arrests Mastermind Behind ₹2,500 Crore Drug Network: Pawan Thakur Faces Deportation to India
Nov 25, 2025 06:07 pm CST
Pawan Thakur, the alleged mastermind behind an ₹2,500 crore cocaine trafficking operation, has been arrested in Dubai and faces deportation to India. Authorities link him to multiple drug seizures and a sophisticated money laundering network spanning multiple countries, with investigations revealing he used cryptocurrency and shell companies to conceal illicit proceeds worth over ₹681 crore.
ED Transfers Four Mumbai Properties Linked to Mehul Choksi in PNB Fraud Case Recovery Efforts
Nov 25, 2025 02:30 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has transferred four Mumbai residential flats connected to Mehul Choksi to a liquidator as part of ongoing recovery efforts in the Rs 6,097.63 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. This action adds to the Rs 2,565.90 crore in assets already seized, with proceeds intended to benefit victim banks and creditors through court-supervised auctions.
ED Freezes Rs 523 Crore in Assets of Online Gaming Firms WinZO and Gameskraft Following Money Laundering Investigation
Nov 25, 2025 01:04 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen Rs 523 crore in assets belonging to gaming companies WinZO and Gameskraft for allegedly retaining customer funds after India's real-money gaming ban. The investigation revealed potential money laundering activities, unauthorized use of algorithms, and cross-border financial diversions through shell companies, with both firms operating real-money games domestically and internationally.
Al-Falah University Founder Faces Terror Financing and Land Grab Allegations: A Deepening Investigation
Nov 24, 2025 11:59 am CST
Al-Falah University founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, recently arrested on terrorism financing charges, now faces additional allegations of illegal land acquisition near Delhi. The investigation reveals potential document forgery and signature falsification, with complainants claiming land was stolen using deceased individuals' signatures. This case unfolds alongside scrutiny of the university's possible connections to the deadly November 10 Red Fort blast and allegations of academic fraud involving Rs 415 crore in illegal payments.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Demolition Order Against Al-Falah University Chancellor's Ancestral Home
Nov 22, 2025 08:45 pm CST
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has temporarily halted demolition proceedings against the ancestral home of Al-Falah University Chancellor Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, who was recently arrested in connection with a Delhi blast investigation. The court ruled that current resident Abdul Majid must be given a proper hearing opportunity before any action can be taken, noting that previous notices were issued nearly 30 years ago. This legal development comes just days after Siddiqui's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on November 18.
National Medical Commission Issues Guidelines Against Anti-National Activities in Medical Institutions Following Al-Falah University Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 09:06 pm CST
The National Medical Commission is implementing new regulatory guidelines for medical institutions nationwide, requiring them to prevent anti-national activities following the arrest of Al-Falah University doctors with alleged terror links. The Ethics Board is drafting advisory guidelines on professional responsibilities while ensuring protection for innocent medical students as investigations continue into the university's operations.
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Massive Raids Across West Bengal in Multi-Crore Coal Smuggling Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 08:01 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate launched extensive search operations across West Bengal, investigating a major coal smuggling operation involving illegal mining, transportation, and storage. Over 100 officials raided 24 locations in Kolkata, Howrah, and Asansol, targeting coal traders and mining contractors. The operation aims to address significant government revenue losses estimated at hundreds of crores of rupees from coal theft.
Film Piracy Kingpin Faces New Forgery Charges as Enforcement Directorate Joins Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Immadi Ravi, the alleged mastermind behind the iBomma film piracy network, faces additional forgery charges as the Enforcement Directorate joins the investigation. With over 13 charges filed, authorities are probing a sophisticated operation that caused approximately Rs 3,700 crore in losses to the Telugu film industry in 2024 alone. Investigators are focusing on cryptocurrency transactions, international connections, and money laundering networks linked to the piracy operation that targeted multiple languages across more than 70 mirror sites.
Enforcement Directorate Raids 42 Locations in Bengal and Jharkhand Over Illegal Coal Operations
Nov 21, 2025 02:03 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate conducted major raids across Bengal and Jharkhand targeting illegal coal operations, seizing substantial cash and jewelry. Over 100 officers searched homes, offices, and coal facilities, recovering bundles of currency notes totaling crores of rupees and multiple boxes of gold jewelry. These actions may increase political tensions between the Trinamool Congress and BJP ahead of upcoming elections.
ED Attaches Rs 1,452 Crore Assets in Anil Ambani's Reliance Group Bank Fraud Investigation
Nov 20, 2025 11:04 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,452 crore in the ongoing bank fraud investigation against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, bringing the total attached properties to Rs 8,997 crore. The case involves allegations of fund diversion, loan evergreening, and financial irregularities by Reliance Communications and related entities, with outstanding dues amounting to Rs 40,185 crore.