Money Laundering Case

Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-CFO of Reliance Power in money laundering case

The Delhi High Court has refused to grant regular bail to the former Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Power Limited in a money laundering case linked to the issuance of an alleged fake bank guarantee of Rs 68 crore. Justice Madhu Jain dismissed the bail plea by Ashok Kumar Pal on Wednesday, stating that no ground was made out to give him reprieve in the case probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Considering the allegations and the material before it, the court said it was unable to conclude that there were reasonable grounds to believe that Pal was not guilty of money laundering. The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power -- an Anil Ambani group company-- which was found to be "fake". Justice Jain said the ex-CFO's claim that he had no knowledge of the alleged forgery and acted only

Delhi court frames MCOCA charges against conman Sukesh in extortion case

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framing of charges against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar and others for various offences, including under the stringent MCOCA provisions, in a case registered by the city police's special cell. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma said, "I conclude that based on record and appreciation of the present case, accused persons have prima facie committed offences. They have to be charged with the said offences." The court ordered framing of charges against Sukesh for personating a public servant, extortion, cheating, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, along with IT Act provisions and MCOCA sections for committing an organised crime and possessing unaccountable wealth on behalf of members of an organised crime syndicate. It also ordered framing of charges under various penal provisions, IT Act and MCOCA sections against his wife Leena Paulose and 17 others. Three others were ordered to be charged with the offences of criminal conspirac

Violence breaks outside Pinarayi's home as ED raids premises in CMRL case

A sense of rude shock gripped Kerala on Wednesday as ED officials raided the places linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the state in the alleged CMRL monthly payment case, allegedly involving his daughter. Armed central security personnel stood guard outside the two-storey house at Bakery junction and his residence in Kannur district while Enforcement Directorate (ED) teams carried out searches there. Television reporters, cameramen and photographers rushed to the places soon after news of the raid broke. Sources said Vijayan, a politburo member of the CPI(M), and his family members were inside his rented residence at Bakery junction in the state capital during the searches. Simultaneous raids were also being conducted at the Kozhikode residence of his son-in-law and former minister P A Mohammed Riyas. CPI(M) workers assembled outside Vijayan's residence in Pinarayi village in Kannur district and raised slogans against the ED, alleging it was a "politically motivat

ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, linked persons again in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and some others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation, officials said. Arora's official residence in Chandigarh and a real estate company in Gurugram (Haryana) were among the five premises that were raided, they said. The action was taken under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the officials said. In April, the ED had raided Arora and entities linked to him under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Arora had then said that he would fully cooperate with the probe agencies and that he was confident that the truth will prevail. The MLA from Ludhiana West was raided by the ED in 2024 too in a money laundering case linked to alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects. Arora was then a Rajya Sabha MP.

ED arrests three founders of gaming platform Gameskraft in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested three founders of online gaming platform Gameskraft in an alleged fraud-linked money laundering case, officials said. They said Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh and Vikas Taneja have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Deepak Singh and Prithvi Raj Singh were arrested from the Delhi-NCR region and subsequently a transit remand wad obtained for producing them before a Bengaluru jurisdictional court. Taneja was arrested from Bengaluru and has been produced before a court, the officials said. The arrests came after the central agency filed a money laundering case against Gameskraft Technologies Ltd and other associated entities taking cognisance of multiple police FIRs related to alleged cheating and fraud. The ED also undertook raids in the case on Thursday at 17 locations in Delhi-NCR and Karnataka leading to seizure of certain documents, they said. The platform, as per ED offic

ED attachments up 170% to ₹81k cr in FY26; ₹63,142 cr returned to victims

The ED has a conviction rate of 94 per cent and is confident that out of more than 2,400 cases now pending before trial courts

I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel gets bail in money laundering case

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to I-PAC co-founder and director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal noted that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has not opposed the bail plea. Justice Bansal, however, imposed several bail conditions. A detailed order is awaited. Earlier on April 14, the court had allowed the ED to quiz Chandel in its custody for 10 days, saying there are reasons to believe that he was actively involved in processes and activities connected with the generation, diversion and possession of proceeds of crime worth several crores. The ED arrested Chandel on April 13 after questioning.

ED raids Raheja Developers in money laundering case over fraud with buyers

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted fresh searches against real estate company Raheja Developers as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraud with home buyers. They said about seven premises in Delhi-NCR are being covered as part of the action. The searches are being conducted in the matter of alleged fraud with the home buyers and non delivery of flats in its project Raheja Revanta, as per the officials. The agency had raided the company in June 2025 as part of this probe.

Court sends Al-Falah group chairman to judicial custody in 2nd PMLA case

A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Al-Falah group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in 14 days of judicial custody, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the "fraudulent" acquisition of a Rs 45 crore worth land in Delhi. Siddiqui was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on Saturday, at the conclusion of his ten-day ED custody granted on March 25. He has now been sent to judicial custody till April 17. On March 24, the ED arrested Siddiqui in his second case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Their probe found that "forged" documents were prepared and used for fraudulent acquisition of land, and Siddiqui, director and majority shareholder of Tarbia Education Foundation, connived with some individuals and orchestrated the fabrication. The disputed 1.14-acre land is located at 'Khasra No. 792' in Madanpur Khadar village of the national capital, and it is valued at Rs 45 crore, as per the ED. The agency said the consideration

Nepal police arrest former energy minister Khadka in money laundering case

Nepal police on Sunday arrested former energy minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka in connection with a money laundering case, local media reported. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took Khadka into custody on Sunday morning, The Himalayan quoted CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha as saying. The police detained Khadka for investigation after receiving a request from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation, The Kath Mandu Post reported. During the Gen Z protest last year, images and videos had surfaced showing burnt fragments of banknotes at the residences of Khadka and former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, it added. The findings were reportedly later confirmed through forensic laboratory tests. Khadka was accused of receiving financial benefits in exchange for facilitating licences and contracts for projects while serving as the Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, it said. The arrest come

Al-Falah chairman gets two-week interim bail in money laundering case

A Delhi court has granted two-week interim bail to Al-Falah group chairman Jawed Siddiqui in a money laundering case to allow him to take care of his wife, who is undergoing treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer. Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on Saturday granted the relief to Siddiqui, noting that his wife was undergoing chemotherapy and required support during treatment. "After considering all the present facts and circumstances, I am of the considered view that applicant/accused deserves to be enlarged on interim bail as the wife of accused is unwell," the court said in its order. It noted that Siddiqui's wife was undergoing chemotherapy at a Delhi hospital and that the medical documents placed on record were not disputed by the Enforcement Directorate. It also observed that the couple's three children were studying in the UAE and unable to travel to India, leaving the woman without immediate family support. "The wife of accused/ applicant requires care and

Tina Ambani skips ED questioning for second time in money laundering case

Reliance Group chairperson Anil Ambani's wife Tina Ambani on Tuesday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons for the second time on Tuesday. The former actor, summoned in connection with a money laundering case, did not appear before the federal probe agency on February 10 following which she was issued the fresh notice. It was not immediately known if she furnished some grounds to the investigating officer of the case for her non-appearance. The ED may issue her fresh dates, officials said. Once she deposes, Tina Ambani will be questioned and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Anil Ambani, 66, has also been asked to depose before the agency on Wednesday for the second time as part of the investigation linked to multiple Reliance Group companies and their bank loans. He first appeared before the ED in August 2025. It is understood that Tina Ambani has been called for questioning with regard to a money trail linke

Tina Ambani may appear before ED on Tuesday in money laundering case

Tina Ambani, former actor and wife of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in a money-laundering case. This is the second summons issued to 69-year-old Tina Ambani. She was issued the first summons to depose before the federal probe agency here on February 10 but she had skipped it. She was then issued a fresh summons, asking her to appear before the ED on February 17. There was no immediate response from ED officials on the development. Once Tina Ambani deposes, she will be questioned and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials had said. Anil Ambani, 66, has also been asked to depose before the agency on February 18 for the second time as part of the investigation linked to multiple Reliance Group companies and their bank loans. He first appeared before the ED in August 2025. The Reliance Group has not responded to news reports related t

ED to issue fresh summons to Tina Ambani in money laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate will soon issue fresh summons to Tina Ambani, wife of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, for questioning in a money laundering case, officials said on Tuesday. Tina, 68, a former actor, was asked to depose by the federal agency here on Monday but she did not do so. She will be called again soon, the officials said. It is understood that she was called for questioning with regard to a money trail linked to the purchase of a luxury condominium in New York's Manhattan. The ED had recently attested former RCOM (Reliance Communication) president Punit Garg in this case. The agency has recently constituted a SIT to probe multiple cases of alleged bank fraud and linked financial irregularities against the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on the directions of the Supreme Court.

Court discharges DHFL in money laundering case, cites immunity under IBC

A special court in Mumbai has discharged the now-defunct Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd (DHFL) in a Rs 5,050 crore money laundering case, ruling that the company under new management is entitled to statutory immunity under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The court, however, clarified that while DHFL as a corporate entity is discharged, the immunity does not extend to individuals involved in the case. Special PMLA Court Judge RB Rote, in the order passed on February 2, ruled that DHFL is entitled to statutory immunity following its successful resolution process under IBC, a legislation that provides a time-bound process for insolvency resolution and liquidation of corporate entities and individuals. The court order, made available on Wednesday, emphasised that the relevant IBC provision reveals that once the resolution plan has been approved by the adjudicating authority, the corporate debtor shall not be liable for a prior offence. "The extinguishment of the criminal ...

Malaysia's ex-army chief charged with money laundering in defence scandal

Malaysia's former army chief was charged Thursday with laundering more than 2.1 million ringgit ($519,000) after investigations into alleged corruption in defence contracts. Hafizuddiean Jantan, 57, pleaded not guilty to four charges of receiving proceeds from illegal activities between 2024 and 2025 under the anti-money laundering law. He would face up to 15 years in prison and fines if convicted. His wife, Salwani Anuar, separately pleaded not guilty to laundering 77,000 ringgit ($19,000). Both were released on bail. The anti-corruption agency said Wednesday that Mohamad Nizam Jaafar, who served as defence forces chief in 2025, would face charges Friday including abuse of power and criminal breach of trust. The cases are believed to be the first brought against Malaysian chiefs of the army and defence forces - the military's most senior posts. The investigation that began last month has led to raids on firms, arrests of senior officers and the seizure of millions of ringgit linke

ED conduct raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala case

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday launched searches in three states as part of its money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case, official sources said. About 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are being raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they added. The premises linked to the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, in Bengaluru and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar are understood to be covered by the federal probe agency as part of the action. The ED had recently filed a PMLA case taking cognisance of a Kerala police FIR. The politically sensitive case is already being investigated by a state Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of the Kerala High Court. The probe is related to a series of irregularities, including official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy to misappropriate the gold from the various artefacts of the Lord Ayyappa

How an affordable housing promise became a ₹69 cr money laundering case

The investigation conducted by ED revealed a carefully orchestrated scheme whereinfunds collected from homebuyers for construction were systematically diverted and siphoned off for personal enrichment

All my transactions were legal, says actor Jayasurya after ED questioning

After the ED questioned him and his wife Saritha in connection with a money laundering probe, actor Jayasurya said on Friday that all his financial transactions were legal. Jayasurya and his wife were questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of an investigation into an online investment scheme called 'Save Box', allegedly operated by Swathi Rahim, who faces many cheating cases. The ED was probing alleged money laundering linked to the scheme and has found financial transactions involving Jayasurya, who was roped in as a brand ambassador. "How can we guess what people who approach us for advertisements will do in the future? Jayasurya said in a post on his Instagram page. Stating that he had only entered into legitimate transactions, the actor said, "I am an ordinary, responsible citizen who followed all rules and paid taxes to the government exchequer". Jayasurya said he first appeared before the ED on December 24 a

ED freezes fresh ₹192-cr deposits of WinZO in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has conducted searches at the accounting firm of real money online money gaming app WinZO and has frozen fresh bank deposits, mutual funds and fixed deposits worth Rs 192 crore. The raid at the office premises of the auditor was conducted on December 30. During the search, the federal probe agency said in a statement, "proceeds of crime" (name for illicit funds under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act) possessed by ZO Games Pvt. Ltd. (fully owned Indian subsidiary of Winzo Pvt. Ltd.) worth around Rs 192 crore were frozen. These funds are in the form of bank balances, fixed deposits and mutual funds, it said. In November, the agency had arrested the founders of WinZO -- Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda following their questioning at the Bengaluru zonal office of the ED. A Bengaluru court granted bail to Rathore a few days ago while a similar relief was denied to Nanda. The ED had conducted the first round of raids in th