Enforcement Directorate
Reliance Power CFO Arrested by ED in Rs 68 Crore Bank Guarantee Fraud Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 08:05 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, Executive Director and CFO of Reliance Power Limited, in connection with an alleged Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case. Pal has been placed in judicial custody following extensive questioning, with Reliance Power claiming to be a victim of third-party fraud while distancing Anil Ambani from the matter. The arrest follows broader ED investigations into Reliance Group companies.
ED Charges YouTuber Elvish Yadav and Singer Fazilpuria in Wildlife Protection Money Laundering Case
Oct 16, 2025 06:22 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has charged YouTuber Elvish Yadav and singer Rahul Fazilpuria in a money laundering case for using protected wildlife species in their videos. The investigation revealed illegal earnings from YouTube content, resulting in the attachment of assets worth Rs 52 lakh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Supreme Court Questions ED's Jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu Liquor Scam Investigation: Federal Structure at Stake
Oct 14, 2025 07:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has raised significant questions about federalism while examining the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged irregularities at Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor corporation (TASMAC). Chief Justice BR Gavai questioned whether the central agency was infringing on state investigation rights, as the DMK government argues it had already filed 47 FIRs. The case highlights tensions between central agencies and state governments, with allegations of political vendetta emerging ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Reliance Power CFO Arrested: ED Detains Anil Ambani's Aide in Rs 68 Crore Bank Guarantee Fraud Case
Oct 11, 2025 01:55 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, CFO of Reliance Power and aide to Anil Ambani, for alleged money laundering involving fake bank guarantees worth Rs 68 crore submitted to a government energy corporation. The case connects to broader investigations into the Ambani group concerning potential loan diversions exceeding Rs 17,000 crore across multiple companies, with authorities uncovering sophisticated fraud techniques including spoofed banking domains and shell companies.
ED Launches QR Code Verification System to Combat Fake Summons and Digital Arrest Scams: How to Verify Official Communications
Oct 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has introduced a new QR code verification system to combat the rising threat of fake summons and digital arrest scams. This security measure allows citizens to authenticate official communications through scannable QR codes and unique passcodes, protecting them from fraudsters impersonating ED officials. The system offers two verification methods and represents an important step in the agency's ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from sophisticated cyber fraud schemes.
ED Uncovers Rs 30 Crore Marriage Scheme Fraud in Madhya Pradesh: Former Official Arrested
Oct 07, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids across seven locations in Madhya Pradesh, uncovering a Rs 30.18 crore fraud involving the government's Marriage Assistance Scheme. Former Janpad Panchayat CEO Shobhit Tripathi and two data entry operators allegedly fabricated documents to divert welfare funds to ineligible beneficiaries between 2019 and 2021. Authorities have seized documents and frozen financial assets worth Rs 21.7 lakh as investigations continue into this significant case of public fund misappropriation.
Supreme Court Rejects DMK Leader V Senthil Balaji's Plea for Ministerial Position Clarification in Cash-for-Job Scam Case
Oct 07, 2025 01:52 am CST
The Supreme Court declined DMK leader V Senthil Balaji's request for clarification on resuming ministerial duties during his ongoing cash-for-job scam trial. The Court suggested transferring the case involving over 2,000 accused to a neutral location, citing concerns about potential influence. Balaji had previously resigned from the Tamil Nadu cabinet after the Court's criticism of his reinstatement following bail in a related money laundering case.
ED Arrests Two Masterminds in Rs 49 Crore Indore Fake Liquor Challan Scam Investigation
Oct 06, 2025 05:17 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ansh Trivedi and Raju Dashwant in connection with a Rs 49 crore fake liquor challan scam in Indore. The duo allegedly masterminded a sophisticated fraud operation involving manipulated treasury challans and forged documents to obtain illegal liquor licenses, causing substantial losses to the state exchequer. Investigations continue as authorities work to identify additional accomplices and trace the money trail.
ED Attaches Rs 40 Crore Assets in MUDA Land Scam Investigation: Key Developments in Mysuru Corruption Case
Oct 06, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 34 properties worth Rs 40.08 crore in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam investigation. Former MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar allegedly accepted bribes for illegal site allocations, with total seized assets now exceeding Rs 440 crore. The investigation reveals a systematic network of corruption involving officials and real estate operators in Karnataka.
ED and Income Tax Department Join Assam Police Investigation into Zubeen Garg Death Case and Financial Crimes
Oct 04, 2025 02:14 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department are joining Assam Police in investigating alleged financial crimes by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is implicated in the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Authorities have uncovered multiple PAN cards, unauthorized stamp seals, and documents suggesting extensive benami property acquisition. The investigation also revealed a 20-year-old financial irregularity involving a Rs 14-crore loan for non-existent call centers during Mahanta's tenure at NEDFi.