Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Bollywood Star Shilpa Shetty and Husband Raj Kundra Face Cheating Charges in Rs 60 Crore Fraud Investigation
Dec 17, 2025 01:11 pm CST
Actress Shilpa Shetty and businessman Raj Kundra have been charged with cheating in a Rs 60 crore fraud case by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing. The case stems from allegations by businessman Deepak Kothari who claims the couple misused his investment in their now-defunct Best Deal TV company between 2015-2023. Enforcement Directorate involvement may be sought as the investigation expands.
Former IAS Officer Gets 5-Year Sentence in Rs 1.20 Crore Money Laundering Case
Dec 07, 2025 07:06 pm CST
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 in two money laundering cases. As Kutch District Collector, he illegally allocated government land at undervalued rates, causing a Rs 1.20 crore loss. The court rejected concurrent sentencing and ordered confiscation of assets worth Rs 1.32 crore previously attached by the Enforcement Directorate.
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.
Delhi Blast Investigation: Pakistan-Based Jaish Handler Linked to Doctor's Terror Module
Nov 21, 2025 10:55 am CST
Security agencies are investigating a Pakistan-based Jaish handler known as 'Hanzulla' who shared bomb-making videos with doctors involved in the deadly Delhi Red Fort blast that killed 15 people. The terror module, operating through Al-Falah University in Faridabad, was planning to deploy 200 IEDs across Delhi and neighboring areas, using secure messaging and code words to coordinate their activities. The university's founder has been arrested in connection with terror financing.
ED Files Chargesheet Against Robert Vadra in Money Laundering Case Linked to London Properties
Nov 20, 2025 07:00 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case connected to UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The case involves two London properties allegedly owned as benami assets by Vadra, who has denied all allegations. The matter will be heard in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on December 6.
ED Attaches Rs 67 Crore Properties Linked to Banned PFI and SDPI in Money Laundering Investigation
Nov 08, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached eight immovable properties worth Rs 67.03 crore linked to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and its political wing SDPI. The investigation revealed a conspiracy to raise funds domestically and internationally to finance terrorist activities aimed at establishing an "Islamic Nation of India." Total attachments in the case now amount to Rs 129 crore with 28 leaders arrested.
ED Seizes Rs 11.14 Crore Assets from Cricket Stars Raina and Dhawan in Illegal Betting Investigation
Nov 06, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan for their alleged involvement with illegal betting platform 1xBet. Investigators discovered both players had signed endorsement deals with entities promoting 1xBet's surrogate brands, with payments routed through complex foreign transactions to conceal their connection to illegal betting operations that have laundered over Rs 1,000 crore through 6,000 mule accounts.
ED Summons Anil Ambani for Questioning in Rs 7,545 Crore Money Laundering Investigation
Nov 06, 2025 04:46 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance ADAG Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning on November 14 regarding a major money laundering case. This follows the attachment of properties worth Rs 7,545 crore, including 132 acres in Navi Mumbai. Investigations reveal that RCOM and its group companies allegedly diverted over Rs 13,600 crore for loan evergreening and transferred Rs 12,600 crore to connected parties, violating loan terms.
FATF Recognizes India's ED as Model Agency for Exceptional Asset Recovery Framework
Nov 05, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has praised India's asset recovery system, highlighting the Enforcement Directorate as a "model agency" in its recent report. India's framework for identifying, attaching, and repurposing criminal proceeds is considered one of the most effective among member countries, featuring strong legislative mechanisms, technological integration, and inter-agency coordination that enables swift action against financial crimes.
ED Seizes Rs 4,462 Crore Worth of Assets from Anil Ambani Group Including Knowledge City Land
Nov 04, 2025 12:07 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached over 132 acres of Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City land worth Rs 4,462.81 crore in its investigation against the Anil Ambani Group. This action, along with earlier seizures including a Pali Hill residence and Delhi's Reliance Centre, brings total attached assets to Rs 7,500 crore in connection with alleged fund diversion and money laundering from various Reliance entities.