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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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SC asks Karnataka HC to expeditiously decide ED-Embassy dispute, declines to interfere with interim order

A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against an interim order of the Karnataka High Court in proceedings involving Embassy East Business Park Pvt. Ltd. and others.

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Govt sanctions over 60% manpower boost for ED

The Union government has greenlit an ambitious expansion plan for the Enforcement Directorate, adding over 1,200 new investigators and personnel. This boost increases the agency's workforce by over 60%, marking a significant restructuring after a 15-year pause.

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Money laundering case: Court sends 'godman' Ashok Kharat in judicial custody

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. He faces money laundering charges involving over Rs 47 crore. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kharat last week. He is accused of orchestrating an extortion racket and laundering money through benami bank accounts. Kharat allegedly opened 60 accounts using devotees'…

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Rs 60,00,00,00,000 Scam: How this con woman used Sharia law to trap nearly 2 lakh investors chasing 'Halal profits'

Rs 6000 crore Ponzi scam: Nowhera Shaik, a Hyderabad-based businesswoman, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged Rs 6,000 crore Ponzi scam. According to investigators, the scheme mainly targeted Muslims by promising Sharia-compliant investment opportunities with unusually high returns. Authorities claim thousands of investors lost…

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Bengal: Fresh ED raids in 'land grabbing' case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police DCP

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting fresh searches across West Bengal. These raids are part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to former Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar. Several premises are being searched, including those of associates and relatives. Documents and financial…

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PMK leader Anbumani seeks TN govt nod to prosecute Senthil Balaji in ED case

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called on the Tamil Nadu government to approve judicial proceedings against DMK leader Senthil Balaji. This follows a money laundering case linked to a job racket. The Enforcement Directorate seeks permission to prosecute Balaji, who allegedly collected crores from job aspirants. The government's sanction is…

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ED attaches Rs 700 cr assets linked to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi, kin

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets valued at over Rs 700 crore. This action targets properties linked to the late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family. The attached assets include prime real estate in Mumbai and overseas holdings. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs against Mirchi for organized criminal activities.

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AAP leader Singla arrested: Kejriwal claims he refused BJP offer, alleges political pressure

Aam Aadmi Party leader Deepak Singla has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the arrest is linked to Singla’s refusal to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also praised Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, who has been arrested in a…

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AAP leader Deepak Singla arrested by ED in alleged bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla in connection with an alleged bank fraud case, officials said.

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Robert Vadra withdraws in Delhi HC plea against trial court summons in Haryana land deal case

Businessman Robert Vadra has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court. The petition challenged a trial court order summoning him in a money laundering case. This case is linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. The Enforcement Directorate had opposed Vadra's petition. The court has kept all rights…

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ED summons PSPCL CMD, director, others in case against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned senior IAS officer Basant Garg and PSPCL Director Harsharan Kaur Trehan for questioning. They are linked to a money laundering case involving arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Two alleged associates of Arora have also been summoned. The ED is investigating a Rs 100 crore GST…

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Delhi HC seeks ED's reply on Al Falah University chairman's bail plea in money laundering case

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a bail application from Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. He faces money laundering charges linked to student fees. The Enforcement Directorate alleges the university generated over Rs 415 crore and diverted funds. Siddiqui was arrested in November 2025. The court will hear…

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ED freezes Rs 526 crore bank deposits in PMLA case against Gameskraft

In a major crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate has immobilised assets worth over Rs 526 crore from the online gaming platform Gameskraft, including cash and jewellery. Raids were executed across Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of three key founders. The agency claims that illegal bots were employed to deceive…

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IDFC First Bank fraud case: ED arrests 2 former employees in Rs 645 crore embezzlement probe

Chandigarh has witnessed a major development as the Enforcement Directorate has apprehended two ex-IDFC First Bank staff amidst a sweeping inquiry into money laundering activities. The individuals are under scrutiny for allegedly embezzling a colossal Rs 590 crore from the Haryana government's coffers, reportedly utilizing ghost companies to make the…

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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in money laundering case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea to become an approver in the Sukesh Chandrashekar money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate had opposed her plea, stating she maintained contact with the accused despite knowing his criminal background. The agency argued her claims of being an unwitting victim were contrary to…

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BJP, AAP two sides of same coin; both use arm-twisting tactics to intimidate opponents: Congress

Congress has accused both the BJP and AAP of wielding intimidation as a tool for political gain. While the BJP allegedly deploys central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, AAP navigates through the state vigilance bureau, it said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams Modi over ED raids in Punjab, says people will give reply to him in 2027 polls

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. He alleges the agency is targeting AAP leaders to force them into joining the BJP. This comes after raids and arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal compares Modi to Aurangzeb, stating Punjab will resist this pressure.

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'Politics of hate will not work in here': Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "does not love Punjab but hates it," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country.

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