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AAP alleges Centre misusing agencies ahead of assembly polls amid ED searches in Punjab

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema slammed the Centre over the the Enforcement Directorate's search operations in the state, accusing it of misusing probe agencies ahead of the state assembly polls. AAP workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the GMADA office and raised slogans against the Union government. The…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Congress' 'Mohabbat ki Dukan' running business of corruption: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of remaining silent on corruption allegations against Congress leaders. Enforcement Directorate actions targeted associates of former chief ministers in Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. The party also criticised Congress chief ministers for not attending a BRICS summit dinner. This absence was termed shameful and a sign…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Delhi court orders framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad, son Tejashwi

A Delhi court ordered framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and six others. The court found strong suspicion against seven individuals for money laundering offenses. This case stems from the alleged IRCTC scam during Lalu Prasad's railway ministry tenure. The Enforcement Directorate registered a criminal case based…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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DVAC names DMK leader K N Nehru, brothers in Rs 1,020 cr corruption case

The DVAC registered an FIR naming K N Nehru as prime accused in a corruption case. The case involves Rs 1,020 crore related to tender manipulation and bribe collection. Nehru's brothers and two former legislators are also named in the FIR. The DVAC report alleges illegal gratification was collected as…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

SC agrees to hear review pleas against 2022 verdict upholding ED powers under PMLA

The Supreme Court will hear review petitions challenging its 2022 judgment. These petitions question the Enforcement Directorate's powers under the PMLA law. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued for the review petitions' urgent hearing. The Centre opposes a wider review beyond specific issues. The court previously upheld key PMLA provisions and…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

ED findings in CMRL case can't be termed 'political witch-hunt': KPCC president Sunny Joseph

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated the ED probe findings against Veena T are not political witch-hunting. He noted the CPI(M) has not denied the facts revealed by the agency. The Enforcement Directorate seized handwritten notes and digital devices during searches. The money laundering case involves CMRL and Veena's defunct company…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

BJP demands Vijayan's resignation from Keralam LoP post over ED findings in CMRL case

The BJP has demanded Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation from his opposition leader post. This demand follows fresh revelations by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe. The investigation involves transactions linked to his daughter Veena T's company, Exalogic Solutions. The BJP alleges corruption related to transactions over…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

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Govt extends ED Director Rahul Navin's tenure beyond August 13

Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin's tenure has been extended by one year. This extension will keep him in his role until August 13, 2027. Navin, an IRS officer, has led the agency since August 2024. His leadership has seen investigations into several high-profile cases. The ED continues its work on…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

JPSC Row: Jharkhand govt to recommend ED probe, set up fast-track court

The Jharkhand government will recommend an Enforcement Directorate probe into JPSC exam irregularities. Protesting students' demands for cancellation of the examination have been agreed upon by the government. A fast-track court will be established to address cases of alleged exam irregularities. Charge sheets in these cases will be filed within…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Excise case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail

The Delhi High Court will on Monday hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The hearing comes after repeated adjournments, while Kejriwal has since received relief from the Supreme Court in the case.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Delhi court rejects Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui's bid to place documents

A Delhi court rejected applications by Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui. The court ruled it only considers complainant material at the cognizance stage. Siddiqui sought to submit documents to expose contradictions in the Enforcement Directorate's case. The agency opposed the pleas, calling them an abuse of process. Siddiqui…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

National Herald case: Delhi HC grants three weeks to Sonia, Rahul to respond to ED plea

The Delhi High Court has granted Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other accused three weeks to respond to the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering chargesheet in the National Herald case. The matter will next be heard on September…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

ED sells Hawker 800A jet for Rs 3 cr: Are you buying property or just a legal headache?

The Enforcement Directorate recently auctioned a private jet under money laundering laws. This sale clarified that attachment of property is not ownership by the agency. Ownership of seized assets only passes after a court confirms money laundering has occurred. The agency can sell rapidly depreciating assets like aircraft with court…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

'Coal scam': Delhi court dismisses ED case against ex-MP Vijay Darda, son Devendra, others

Special Judge Sunena Sharma was hearing the applications of former MP Vijay Jawaharlal Darda, his son Devendra Kumar Darda, AMR Iron & Steel Pvt Ltd, Manoj Kumar Jayaswal and others seeking the "dropping" of the present Enforcement Directorate (ED) proceedings against them.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

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The Economic Times · Jul 13

Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui urges HC to grant interim bail in ED cases

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui requested interim bail from the Delhi High Court. He cited his wife's critical cancer treatment as the reason for his urgent plea. The Enforcement Directorate opposed his release, fearing evidence tampering and flight risk. Siddiqui offered to wear a GPS tracker as a…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

ED questions CMRL Joint MD again in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned Sharan S Kartha, Joint Managing Director of CMRL, for the second time in a money laundering probe. The investigation centers on alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, owned by former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter, Veena T. The ED is…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

ED summons former Kerala CM's daughter again in CMRL money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter, Veena T, for a second round of questioning on June 29 regarding a money laundering case. The probe centers on alleged payments of Rs 2.78 crore from mining firm CMRL to Veena's defunct IT company, Exalogic Solutions, without services rendered. ED sources…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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Newslaundry · Jun 10

‘Attack on free press, fishing exercise’: HC quashes PMLA case against NewsClick

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate’s actions against independent digital news outlet NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha – stemming from a foreign direct investment case – constituted an abuse of power targeting free and impartial journalism. The court has quashed the money laundering case against…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Delhi court directs confiscated PACL assets be used for investor repayment

A Special Court has ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to PACL Limited. These assets will now be handed over to the Justice RM Lodha Committee. The committee will use these properties to benefit investors affected by the PACL scheme. This action follows a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Hindustan Zinc shares tumble 5% to 6-week low after report of govt's plan to sell 2% stake for Rs 5,000 crore

Hindustan Zinc shares fell sharply on Friday after a report said the government may sell up to a 2% stake in the company to raise around Rs 5,000 crore. The proposed divestment comes amid broader disinvestment efforts, with recent stake sales in Coal India and NHPC.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

RBI clears Myntra's FEMA violations after penalty payment; ED closes investigation

The Reserve Bank of India has closed an Enforcement Directorate investigation into Myntra Designs Private Limited. This action follows the RBI compounding certain Foreign Exchange Management Act violations. The company faced allegations of delays in submitting overseas investment reports and undertaking commitments before compliance. The RBI imposed a one-time monetary…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc shares fall after metals giant confirms ED visits to offices

Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc shares dipped after the Enforcement Directorate visited some of their offices as part of a FEMA probe. The companies confirmed the visits and stated they are fully cooperating with the authorities. This news comes after Vedanta's recent demerger and a positive rating upgrade from ICRA.

The Economic Times · May 29

Congress adopting 'narrow-minded' stand on Enforcement Directorate action against opposition parties: Pinarayi Vijayan

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the Congress party. He states the Congress only objects to Enforcement Directorate actions when its own leaders are targeted. Vijayan claims the BJP uses the ED in a biased manner against opposition parties. He calls for unity against such moves. Searches were conducted…

The Economic Times · May 28

SC seeks Centre, ED responses on plea alleging Rs 14,000 crore diversion in Noida, Yamuna Expressway housing projects

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Enforcement Directorate, RBI, Uttar Pradesh authorities, and several real estate firms. This follows a plea alleging diversion of thousands of crores collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted a pattern of developers diverting funds and…

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