Ponzi scam: ED attaches PACL group's property worth Rs 4.72 bn

Sebi had collected Rs 491 billion over a period of 15 years from investors through a collective investment scheme in garb of sale and development of agriculture land

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached Rs 4.72 billion worth of properties, including one in Australia, belonging to the group of PGF Ltd and PACL Ltd, which is accused of duping scores of investors.

The group, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), had collected Rs 491 billion over a period of 15 years from investors through a collective investment scheme in the garb of sale and development of agriculture land.

In this regard, a case was registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for acts of criminal conspiracy and cheating.

Based on this, an investigation was initiated by the ED for committing the offence under Section 3 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Further investigation is underway.