ED MONEY LAUNDERING PROBE
PNB scam: Court suspends non-bailable warrant against top executive of Gitanjali Group
A special anti-money laundering court suspended the non-bailable warrant against Sunil Varma, former Gitanjali Group executive linked to the PNB scam, allowing him to return to India for court appearance. Varma, accused alongside Choksi in the alleged bank fraud, faced warrants in money laundering and CBI cases. Bombay HC cancelled CBI warrant earlier, facilitating his return. Enforcement Directorate instructed not to execute warrant pending further orders.
Senthil Balaji's remand extended till July 8 in money laundering case
Former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's remand extended till July 8 by a sessions court in a money laundering case. Judge extended judicial custody during video-conferencing from prison. Balaji filed petitions for missing documents, further hearing on July 8. Arrested by ED last year in cash-for-jobs scam during AIADMK regime.
ED arrests two in Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam'-linked money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two liquor businessmen in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged excise scam in Chhattisgarh. The case, which is estimated to have generated over Rs 2,100 crore of slush funds, involved 70 individuals and companies, including former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma and former chief secretary Vivek Dhand. The ED has pegged the proceeds of crime at Rs 2,161 crore. Trilok Singh Dhillon was accused of being a "prime beneficiary" of the proceeds of crime through a "classic" mode of money laundering.
ED quizzes TV actors in forex scam
The federal agency had launched a probe on the basis of an FIR registered by Shivaji Nagar Police Station, Pune, against several persons for involvement in "showing false temptations of high returns and duping persons" in the guise of forex trading through OctaFx.
Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji constantly filing petitions to stall trial: ED
The Enforcement Directorate informed a sessions court that former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji has been filing numerous petitions to delay trial proceedings in a money laundering case. This was stated by Karthik Dasari, Deputy Director, Chennai Zonal Office, Directorate of Enforcement, in his counter affidavit submitted to Principal Sessions Judge S Alli. Dasari claimed that Balaji's actions have an "ulterior motive to stall the trial proceedings" and are causing delays in the trial's commencement.
Kerala: ED attaches land, bank deposits of CPI(M) in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has attached a land parcel in Kerala and bank deposits worth Rs 73 lakh, alleged to belong to the CPI(M), in connection with a money laundering probe related to the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank "scam." The CPI(M) has denied allegations of wrongdoing and money laundering.
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Hemant Soren gets bail from HC, says fight will continue
The release, ahead of possible early assembly elections in October-November, has come as a shot in the arm for JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in Jharkhand. Soren has been in jail since January 31 after ED arrested him in a money laundering case.
ED files ninth charge sheet in Delhi excise policy case
He was the 18th person to have been arrested by the ED in this case in which it has also taken into custody Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, BRS leader and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's politician daughter K Kavitha and several liquor businessmen and others.
Judge was in hurry, didn't give prosecutor opportunity to oppose Kejriwal's bail: ED to SC
Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case faces scrutiny for lack of direct evidence of guilt, amidst allegations of irregularities in the excise policy, triggering a CBI probe.
CBI arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
A Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the courtroom and instructed the agency to present the material supporting his potential arrest. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat.
Kejriwal's sugar levels drop, allowed to have tea and biscuits in court complex
AAP accused BJP of conspiring against me, stressing my resilience against oppression. They highlighted the panic and dictatorship displayed by BJP during the arrest, emphasizing my unwavering stance.
ED gets 7-day remand of 'kingpin' in 2022 JKSSB SI paper leak case
Yatin Yadav, the alleged kingpin in the 2022 JKSSB sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, was remanded to seven-day Enforcement Directorate custody by a special court in Jammu. The case involves the cancellation of a selected list of candidates due to paper leak and malpractice. The ED is now investigating Yadav's alleged involvement in a scheme to access leaked papers for payments ranging from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.
Senthil Balaji's remand extended till July 1
A sessions court on Tuesday extended the remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, arrested by the ED in a money laundering case, till July 1. Principal Sessions Judge S Alli, before whom Senthil Balaji was produced by the prosecution through video-conferencing from the Central Puzhal Prison here, also extended his judicial custody till July 1.
Arvind Kejriwal to remain in jail for at least 2-3 days as Delhi HC stays bail order in excise policy case
The Delhi High Court stayed the bail order for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the ED's excise policy case. The trial court had previously released him on a Rs 1 lakh bond with conditions to not interfere with the investigation. Kejriwal, who was granted interim bail for elections, is back in custody.
ED behaving as if Kejriwal 'most wanted terrorist': Sunita Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, claimed on Friday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) moved to challenge her husband's bail order even before it was available on the trial court's website. Sunita made these remarks while speaking in south Delhi's Bhogal, where Delhi Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite hunger strike to demand more water from Haryana.
ED seeks details of police probe in Religare 'cheating case'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly sought details from the Mumbai police regarding its investigation into a cheating case related to the attempted acquisition of Religare Enterprises by the Burman family. The ED is likely to register a money laundering case in connection with this matter. The case, filed by shareholder Vaibhav Gawli, named Dabur group chairman Mohit Burman, his family members, and former REL promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh among the accused. JM Financial, the manager of the Burmans' open offer, is also implicated. The Burman family has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the allegations are baseless.
ED opposes Arvind Kejriwal bail plea, says ample evidence against him for commission of offence of money laundering
Vinod Chauhan's proximity to Arvind Kejriwal is evident from managing postings for officers in the Delhi Jal Board. The Tihar Jail Authorities conducted medical tests for Kejriwal, following the Supreme Court's directions.
Arvind Kejriwal to head back to Tihar jail: Delhi court to pronounce 'medical' bail order on June 5
The Rouse Avenue Court will announce its decision on June 5 regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the ED's money laundering investigation related to the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy. Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, had been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court, which ends on June 1.
Kejriwal bail plea: Court seeks ED's response by June 1 in money laundering probe
Delhi Court seeks Enforcement Directorate's response on Arvind Kejriwal's 'regular' bail plea by June 1. The Chief Minister filed for bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. Currently on interim bail till June 1, granted by the Supreme Court, Kejriwal awaits further legal proceedings.
Excise case: Delhi court takes cognisance of ED charge sheet against Kavitha, others
A Delhi court on Wednesday took cognisance of a supplementary charge sheet filed by the ED against BRS leader K Kavitha and others in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge for ED and CBI cases Kaveri Baweja said the prosecution complaint, the Enforcement Directorate's version of a charge sheet, contained "sufficient" prima facie evidence against the accused.
SC refuses urgent hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's bail extension plea
The top court had on May 17 reserved its verdict on Kejriwal's plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the apex court on May 10 till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections and was asked to surrender on June.
Excise scam: ED opposes Kavitha's bail plea, says release to affect probe to unearth conspiracy
Kavitha has contested the decision of the trial court made on May 6, which denied her bail applications in both the CBI's corruption case and the ED's money laundering case. Her legal representative argued that among the 50 accused in the excise issue, she stands as the sole woman. They implored the court to contemplate granting her bail, citing the legal distinction that places women on a unique footing.
Money laundering probe: ED raids ex-DPIIT secretary Ramesh Abhishek
The Enforcement Directorate raided retired IAS officer Ramesh Abhishek's premises in a money laundering probe linked to his tenure at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and subsequent FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the commerce and industry ministry.
ED opposes JMM leader Hemant Soren's interim bail plea in SC
The Enforcement Directorate opposes Hemant Soren's plea for interim bail in a money-laundering case linked to a land scam for Lok Sabha polls, citing his illegal property acquisition and possession. Soren faces allegations of misusing state machinery to project proceeds of crime as clean.
ED alleges over Rs 7-cr foreign funding to AAP in violation of forex rules; party denies wrongdoing
The Enforcement Directorate has written to the Union Home Ministry, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), governing Delhi and Punjab, received over Rs 7 crore in foreign funds in violation of the FCRA. The federal investigative agency initiated this communication after discovering documents and emails during a money laundering investigation linked to drugs involving former Punjab AAP MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira and others.
Arvind Kejriwal bail: ED moves application in court seeking 14-day extension of judicial custody
The Enforcement Directorate has requested a 14-day extension of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until June 2, when he is expected to surrender at Tihar Jail. The ED has informed both the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be implicated in the case and a supplementary chargesheet will be filed.
Excise PMLA case: Delhi Court fixes May 20 to consider ED's chargesheet against Kejriwal, AAP
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja on Saturday fixed the matter for Monday for arguments and ED's submissions on cognizance point. On Friday Enforcement Directorate officials along with Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Naveen Kumar Matta along with two ED officials filed the chargesheet in Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi.
AAP to be named as an accused in the Excise Policy case, chargesheet to be filed soon: ED
The Enforcement Directorate intends to name the Aam Aadmi Party as an accused in its money laundering probe related to the Excise Policy case, as revealed during Manish Sisodia's bail plea hearing. ED's counsel informed the Delhi High Court of forthcoming supplementary chargesheets, citing numerous petitions and ongoing investigation demands.
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