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Why is Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal still in jail?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail despite receiving bail from the trial court in the money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate has challenged this bail in the Delhi High Court, linking it to the scrapped excise policy. Kejriwal's bail is on hold until further court proceedings, with the ED presenting evidence of alleged kickbacks and financial transactions involving him.
ED files fresh charge sheet in Mahadev app case, names 25 accused
ED files fresh charge sheet in Mahadev betting app money laundering case, names 25 individuals and entities as accused, including high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh. Girish Talreja and Suraj Chokhani among those named. Court to take cognisance on May 4. Case involves illegal operations of 'Lotus365', a sister concern of Mahadev Online Book (MOB) app. ED alleges involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh. Projected proceeds of crime around Rs 6,000 crore.
Forex remittances worth Rs 50,000 crore under ED scanner
Delhi-based entity made illegal sale of cryptocurrencies, sent proceeds to Hong Kong and Canada. Bank officials too being probed for leaking info, helping accused. The agency has carried out searches on residences of one of the suspects, Manideep Mago, and his company, Birfa IT Services.
ED makes 5th arrest in Mumbai Income Tax refund fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Purshottam Chavan in connection to a Rs 263 crore income tax refund fraud money laundering case. He was taken into custody after a raid on his Mumbai premises and has been detained until May 27. This is the fifth arrest in the case. The investigation involves alleged fraudulent issuance of TDS refunds. Chavan accused of attempting to obstruct the probe by destroying evidence.
Non-recovery of cash can't be proof there wasn't corruption, says HC while denying bail to Manish Sisodia
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the bail pleas filed by the former Delhi deputy chief minister in the corruption and money laundering cases lodged by the CBI and ED, respectively, in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
BJP supporting party whose leader build business on Hawala money from Pak: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused BJP of supporting a party involved in Hawala money from Pakistan for militancy in Kashmir, targeting Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari. She urged investigation into recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Alleged harassment of voters and interference in elections. Mehbooba hopes for PM Modi's intervention to ensure fair poll.
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Delhi excise scandal: ED likely to file another chargesheet soon
The federal agency had arrested an alleged Delhi-based cash courier named Vinod Chauhan earlier this month. The agency, in one of its previous charge sheets, had alleged that Chauhan received cash bags from associates of BRS leader and co-accused in the case K Kavitha, which were then allegedly transferred through hawala to AAP leaders in Goa.
Excise case: Delhi court extends K Kavitha's judicial custody till May 20
Delhi court extends K Kavitha's custody in money laundering case involving Arvind Kejriwal, BRS, Chariot Productions, India Ahead, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, AAP, Delhi excise policy scam, V K Saxena's recommendation, CBI, Supreme Court, and PMLA till May 20.
Mahadev betting app 'scam': Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB raids 29 places in five districts
Raids conducted by EOW/ACB in connection with Mahadev betting app scam during Congress government. Arrests made, including key app promoters. Money laundering investigation ongoing with involvement of multiple individuals and significant proceeds of crime.
ED raids Jharkhand minister's staff; recovers over Rs 35-cr cash, official documents
The Enforcement Directorate seized Rs 35.23 crore "unaccounted" cash and official documents from the premises of a domestic help linked to a Jharkhand minister's secretary and other locations. Videos showed wads of currency notes being emptied from bags in a 2BHK flat. PM Modi referenced the ED seizures in his rallies, questioning their connection to the Congress. The searches are linked to a money laundering case against a former chief engineer.
Arvind Kejriwal might get out on bail but not out of the woods
Arvind Kejriwal, under judicial custody in Tihar jail, faced no relief from the Supreme Court today during a hearing on interim bail related to alleged corruption and money laundering in Delhi's excise policy. The Delhi Chief Minister's judicial custody was extended till May 20, with the Supreme Court considering a decision on May 9. The ED raised concerns about setting a precedent for granting bail to individuals facing criminal charges, emphasizing the impact on the legal system. The court acknowledged the upcoming elections as an extraordinary circumstance for Kejriwal, but highlighted the need to establish a money trail in the case.
Delhi excise policy case: ED seeks four-day remand of accused Vinod Chauhan
ED seeks remand of Vinod Chauhan for money laundering in Delhi excise policy case. Chauhan transferred cash bribe for Aam Aadmi Party's Goa campaign. Several arrests made in Delhi Liquor Policy scam.
Moser Baer case: ED challenges bail granted to Nitin Bhatnagar, High Court issues notice
Justice Chawla observed that the Learned Trial Court can consider the application seeking permission to travel abroad in accordance with law without getting influenced by the pendency of the cancellation plea of the ED in the high court.
Why Delhi high court refused any relief to Arvind Kejriwal
The HC concluded that the material collected by the ED revealed that the Delhi CM allegedly conspired and was actively involved in the use and concealment of proceeds of crime
Gold’s Own Country: A lucrative trade fueled by rival gangs and high demand
In the world of gold smuggling in Kerala, intricate schemes unfold, often involving carriers from the UAE, rival gangs, and strategic maneuvers to avoid detection. This illicit trade, deeply rooted in gang rivalry and hawala transactions, thrives alongside Kerala's enduring love for gold. Despite Customs crackdowns and high import duties, smuggling persists, driven by the state's insatiable appetite for the yellow metal. The lure of profit continues to outweigh the risks, ensuring that the clandestine trade in Kerala's gold remains a lucrative enterprise.
Excise 'scam': ED says 'kickbacks' used in AAP Goa poll campaign also detected in I-T, CBI probes
A wide network of Hawala operators and 'Angadiyas' are also being investigated by the ED in this case where it recently arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and claimed he and his political outfit are liable to be prosecuted in the alleged laundering of these funds. Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.
Pattern in India similar to that of Russia, China: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticizes BJP government, compares Kejriwal's arrest to Russia, China. Public role in deciding fate mentioned. Comments on BJP's tough election. Kejriwal arrested in Delhi Chief Minister money laundering case. AAP involved in proceeds of crime.
INDIA bloc protests at Shaheedi Park against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal
The INDIA bloc protested against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The leaders and workers gathered at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, criticized the BJP-led central government and raised slogans against it. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot defended Kejriwal as an ideology and said he would come out of jail "without stains."
ED's case against Satyendar Jain a political conspiracy: Delhi Minister Atishi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accuses the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of engaging in a "political conspiracy" with regard to the money laundering case against Satyendar Jain. Despite Jain's dismissal of regular bail by the Supreme Court, AAP maintains the case is false, emphasizing Jain's lack of direct involvement in the alleged offenses.
FIR against Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel
Baghel and eight others have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those for criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and certain sections of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. The Economic Offences Wing of the Chhattisgarh police has mentioned in the FIR dated March 4 that the case has been registered on the probe report of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
ED accuses Kavitha of conspiracy, kickbacks and money laundering totaling Rs 292.8 crore
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a custody petition in a Delhi court alleging BRS MLC K Kavitha's involvement in a ₹292.8 crore kickback scheme with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The ED claims Kavitha conspired with others, using Indo Spirits as a front, to generate and transfer proceeds of crime, including a ₹100 crore kickback. The petition alleges Kavitha orchestrated a deal with AAP leaders for undue favours in Delhi's excise policy, highlighting concerns about ethical governance.
DK Shivakumar money laundering case dismissed by Supreme Court
Shivakumar was first arrested in the case in September 2019 following several rounds of questioning in a case that emerged from an Income tax department action against him.
Mahadev app case: ED freezes assets worth Rs 580 crore of Dubai-based hawala operator
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigating the 'Mahadev Online Book' in an illegal betting application case, announced on Friday the freezing of security holdings valued at Rs 580.78 crore. Till now, the ED has seized movable properties amounting to Rs 572.41 crore, bringing the total attachment/freezing in the case to Rs 1,296.05 crore.
Expecting more misuse of agencies: Kumari Selja over hawala money allegations against Congress
The Congress leader said,"They had been saying things like this when they can't find anything else. Here, good work has been done by Bhupesh Baghel. People don't trust them (BJP). When all tactics fail, they always resort to things like this".
AAP minister Raaj Kumar Anand made hawala payments to China: ED
The Enforcement Directorate's 23-hour raids on the premises of Delhi Cabinet Minister Raaj Kumar Anand concluded early Friday. Anand alleged that the action was a conspiracy to harass AAP leaders. The raids were part of a money laundering investigation initiated as per provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following charges of false declarations in imports and international hawala transactions.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal misses ED date, seeks summons withdrawal
Arvind Kejriwal, who was summoned by the ED in connection with its ongoing money-laundering probe in the Delhi excise policy case, has written to the agency alleging that the summons was illegal and politically motivated. As per available information, the AAP leader alleged in his letter that the summons was sent to him at the behest of BJP. People in the know said ED would issue fresh summons to Kejriwal.
How a former banker executed Rs 16,180 crore bank scam
The Thane cyber police arrested a former banker, Kedar Dighe, along with two others, for their involvement in a sophisticated money laundering operation.
Old overseas investment deals could come under ED fire
In two recent cases, the ED has seized the office space and immovable properties of companies which had used regular banking channels to transfer funds abroad under ODI route. While the companies under question remitted tax paid money and did not use hawala operators, they nonetheless faced harsh actions for using the ODI window to buy properties for personal use and hold funds abroad in an outfit that apparently had no bona fide business activity
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