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ED files case, carries out searches in 2017 Tamil Nadu polytechnic teacher hiring 'fraud'

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering investigation into a 2017 Tamil Nadu government teacher recruitment scam. Searches were conducted after allegations of OMR sheet tampering, where scanned marks were digitally altered. The ED claims a network of agents and middlemen collected substantial cash from candidates, which was then…

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Ex-Kerala CM's daughter appears before ED in PMLA case for second time

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, faced a second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi regarding a money laundering case. The probe centers on allegations that her firm, Exalogic Solutions, received Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL without providing services. The ED is investigating…

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Travelling abroad a Fundamental Right: Delhi court permits accused to visit Thailand

A Delhi court has permitted an accused in a multi-crore bank loan fraud case to travel to Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The court emphasized that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right, and the Enforcement Directorate failed to present evidence suggesting the accused would flee justice.…

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ED raids Delhi nightclub owner, others in 2021 Mundra port drugs seizure case

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches across five locations in Delhi as part of a money laundering probe linked to the massive 2021 Mundra port drug haul. The investigation targets businessman Kabir Talwar and others, focusing on alleged investments of narcotics funds into Delhi nightclubs. This follows a seizure of…

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ED attaches over Rs 1,000-cr assets in Goa 'illegal' iron ore mining case

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets exceeding Rs 1,023 crore, including properties in Singapore, in a Goa illegal iron ore mining case. The probe into the Salgaocar Groups and associates revealed illegal mining between 2007-12, generating over Rs 2,492 crore in crime proceeds. These funds were allegedly laundered through offshore…

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ED case against five Bengaluru-based entities for 'unauthorised' cross-border crypto transactions

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a FEMA probe into five companies located in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in unauthorized cross-border transactions amounting to Rs 2,500 crore through cryptocurrency. Investigations uncovered significant regulatory evasion via online ads promoting immediate fiat-to-crypto swaps and the establishment of shell companies. Consequently, the ED…

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Homebuyers 'fraud' case: ED attaches fresh assets worth Rs 503 crore of Raheja Developers

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth approximately Rs 503 crore in a money-laundering probe against Raheja Developers and its promoter Navin M Raheja. This action is part of an investigation into alleged fraud against homebuyers, with the agency claiming substantial funds were diverted from projects. The total attached…

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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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'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioning

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith in the system to uncover the truth. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in primary teacher recruitment. Properties worth crores have been attached. Thousands of appointments were quashed by the Supreme…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators are focusing on the money trail and seeking to reconcile financial and communication data with Banerjee's statements to trace alleged proceeds of crime.

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ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal municipality recruitment scam. Investigators suspect bribes were paid for ineligible candidates' appointments, with cash and gold allegedly routed through middlemen to Mitra. Over 125 appointments are under…

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RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 others

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arrested in April 2026 in a bank loan fraud and money laundering case. The charge sheet names 55 accused individuals. The document will be presented to a judge on July 1.…

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‘Not a whisper of incriminating evidence’: What Delhi HC said while quashing case against NewsClick

Quashing the FIR against NewsClick editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, the Delhi High Court held that the investigations conducted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amounted to a “fishing and roving exercise in the financial affairs of the petitioners without the existence of any offence.”

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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…

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Enforcement Directorate summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in Prevention of Money Laundering Act case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. She is to appear for questioning this week in a money laundering case. The investigation involves a sand mining company and Veena's former company. Allegations concern fraudulent payments for consultancy services. The agency is recording…

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Zepto IPO: ED summons founders in FEMA matter, seeks shareholding, business details

The Enforcement Directorate sought details on foreign investments and overseas investments, audited balance sheets since FY21, owned immovable properties, shareholding pattern, loans and guarantees, income tax returns, bank accounts, and a note on Zepto’s business model, according to the updated prospectus.

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ED summoned Zepto founders under FEMA ahead of IPO: Here’s what the updated DRHP reveals

Quick commerce platform Zepto disclosed that its founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in April 2026 concerning FEMA. The founders provided requested documents related to foreign investments and business operations. Zepto is proceeding with its $1 billion IPO, aiming for a July listing.

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Court allows ED access to SFIO documents in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case

A court has granted the Enforcement Directorate access to documents from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. These documents are crucial for a money laundering investigation involving CMRL and Veena T. The ED is examining transactions that could be proceeds of crime.

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FEMA case against Myntra closed following compounding: ED

Myntra's foreign exchange violation probe has concluded after the RBI issued a compounding order. The Enforcement Directorate gave its no objection, allowing the e-commerce platform to settle alleged FEMA contraventions involving over Rs 45 crore with a one-time payment of Rs 2.88 lakh. This move aligns with the government's 'ease…

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Vedanta says no penalty, restrictions imposed after ED searches

India's financial crime-fighting agency searched Vedanta group locations. The company stated no penalty or restriction has been imposed. Vedanta is cooperating with the foreign exchange law probe. Operations and financial activities remain unaffected. The searches were conducted in connection with a probe.

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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in primary school recruitment case on June 15

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. He is asked to appear on June 15 regarding the primary school recruitment irregularities case. The agency is investigating suspicious transactions linked to a company associated with Banerjee. This probe is part of a larger investigation into fraudulent appointments and…

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ED arrests 4 promoters in Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud case involving over 19,000 buyers

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd. This action is part of a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud. Over 19,000 buyers and investors were affected. The accused were taken into custody for interrogation. The agency alleges funds were siphoned off, leaving…

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ED raids in Maharashtra, Gujarat in Salim Dola drugs case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat. The probe targets Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged drug trafficker linked to the Dawood gang. Dola was recently extradited to India from Turkiye. Searches are underway at locations connected to chemical suppliers, traders, accountants, and hawala operators. This action follows a…

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ED searches against Vedanta Group in FEMA case

Vedanta Group FEMA Case: The Enforcement Directorate is searching Vedanta Group properties in Delhi and Mumbai. This action is part of an investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The specific nature of these violations has not been officially revealed. The company's statement is awaited. Vedanta, a…

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ED arrests realty businessman Vikram Wadhwa in Rs 645 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

Real estate businessman Vikram Wadhwa has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest is linked to an alleged Rs 645 crore fraud. The investigation involves accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank. Funds were allegedly siphoned from government and school accounts. Wadhwa is considered a key accused in the conspiracy.…

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