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'Corruption taking place right under CM's nose': Punjab Congress chief Warring questions ED timing of Punjab raids

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the Enforcement Directorate's recent investigations into corruption in Punjab. He questioned why the agency became active only before elections. Warring emphasized that significant corruption had occurred under the Chief Minister's watch over the past five years. He also highlighted concerns about potential collusion at high…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

National Herald case: Delhi HC sets October 12 hearing on ED plea against Gandhis

The Delhi High Court will hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea on October 12. This plea challenges a trial court's refusal to take cognisance of its charge sheet. The charge sheet names Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate urged for an early hearing,…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Bombay HC warns Vijay Mallya against posting court documents on social media

The Bombay High Court warned Vijay Mallya against posting court documents on social media while his money laundering case is pending. The warning came after the Enforcement Directorate told the court that Mallya had uploaded its affidavit on social media before the document was formally submitted for the hearing. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

ED raids TMC MP Nadimul Haque's residence among 7 places in West Bengal, Delhi, Jharkhand in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations across three states. These searches targeted TMC MP Nadimul Haque and an Urdu newspaper. The investigation concerns alleged money laundering and promoting communal disharmony. Officials are gathering evidence related to financial transactions and suspicious funding. The probe is proceeding under the Prevention…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

DHFL case: ED freezes bank deposits worth Rs 51.75 crore

The Enforcement Directorate froze bank deposits worth over fifty-one crore rupees. This action is part of a fresh probe into a massive bank loan fraud. The investigation involves Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited and its promoters. An immovable asset in the United Kingdom was also found to be involved.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

ED arrests 2 in Rs 30,000 crore pan-India cyber fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has made two arrests in Mumbai related to a vast cyber fraud operation, part of a money laundering investigation involving a staggering Rs 30,000 crore. The crackdown was prompted by a case in Goa, where a woman fell prey to digital arrest scams, losing Rs 2.60 crore.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

KPSC 'scam' case: ED raids IAS officer Gangwar's premises in Karnataka, UP

The Enforcement Directorate raided IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's properties in Bengaluru and Bareilly. This action is part of a money laundering investigation into KPSC exam irregularities. The probe involves allegations of bribery, paper leaks, and OMR sheet tampering. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified Gangwar's absence was due to…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an alleged obstruction during a search of a political consultancy firm. The court heard arguments regarding the transfer of investigation to the CBI. The Solicitor General requested a decision…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

TMC paid Rs 160 crore to aviation firm, related entities for jet and helicopter: ED

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Rs 160 crore transferred from TMC accounts to an aviation firm. This probe includes Rs 82.96 crore routed to a new entity and aircraft purchases. The agency is examining an Rs 88.5 crore interest-free security deposit paid by the party. The Supreme Court declined to…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with HC order denying interim relief to TMC against ED freezing accounts

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Calcutta High Court decision. This order denied interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction. The Enforcement Directorate had frozen three party bank accounts as part of a probe. The apex court found the high court's order to be balanced. The main…

The Economic Times · Aug 11