News for 'PMLA'

PMLA provisions cannot become ED's tools, says SC in Balaji's bail order

PMLA provisions cannot become ED's tools, says SC in Balaji's bail order

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday said constitutional courts cannot allow provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to become instruments in the hands of the Enforcement Directorate to continue incarceration for a long time.

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Robin Uthappa for over eight hours and recorded his statement in a money laundering case linked to online betting app.

ED Recovers Rs 15,000 Cr In 7 Months

ED Recovers Rs 15,000 Cr In 7 Months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The ED probed 30 cases between August 2024 and March 2025, during which it recovered 15,261 crore, mostly from cases related to bank frauds.

ED quizzes Sonu Sood for 7 hrs in 1xBet money laundering case

ED quizzes Sonu Sood for 7 hrs in 1xBet money laundering case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Actor Sonu Sood was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the online betting app 1xBet. The investigation involves several celebrities and focuses on alleged tax evasion and the duping of individuals.

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate a final opportunity to argue against the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, following objections from Kejriwal's counsel regarding repeated adjournments.

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xbet. The investigation involves several celebrities and sportspersons who allegedly used endorsement fees to acquire assets.

ED records Yuvraj's statement in online betting app case

ED records Yuvraj's statement in online betting app case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an online betting app named 1xBet.

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The bench said the ED officers acting under the Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot ignore or not consider the material which exonerates the arrestee.

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Rahul Yadav (Fazilpuria), and others, accusing them of money laundering related to wildlife crimes involving protected snakes and lizards.

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

ED summons Yuvraj, Uthappa in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The probe pertains to alleged illegal betting apps that are stated to have duped numerous people and investors worth crores of rupees or have evaded a huge amount of taxes.

SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, questions need for arrest under PMLA

SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, questions need for arrest under PMLA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta referred to a larger bench, preferably of five judges, for in-depth consideration of three questions on the aspect of "need and necessity of arrest" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

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, a listed company, which was found to be "fake".

Illegal Betting App: Suresh Raina Appears Before ED

Illegal Betting App: Suresh Raina Appears Before ED

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said.

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, which granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to alleged excise policy scam, said section 19 of the PMLA, which gives power to arrest, puts stringent safeguards to protect life and liberty of individuals.

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an agent based in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding investors through the 'QFX' Ponzi scheme. The agent, Navab Hassan, has been remanded to ED custody for nine days. This is the second arrest in the case, which involves multiple FIRs across several states.

ED questions Shikhar Dhawan for 8 hours

ED questions Shikhar Dhawan for 8 hours

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case.

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam,' alleging he was a beneficial owner and concealed evidence.

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with an order dismissing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to quash an ECIR in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The investigation against Bharadwaj (45), former Delhi health minister, is understood to be linked to an Anti-Corruption Branch case into alleged corruption in health infrastructure projects by the previous AAP government.

ED raids Anil Ambani-linked cos in loan fraud case, Yes Bank

ED raids Anil Ambani-linked cos in loan fraud case, Yes Bank

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 3,000 crore against Anil Ambani group companies and Yes Bank, official sources said.

Vijay Deverakonda appears before ED in online betting case

Vijay Deverakonda appears before ED in online betting case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling. Other actors, including Prakash Raj, Rana Daggubati, and Lakshmi Manchu, have also been summoned in connection with the case.

'ED crossing all limits': SC halts probe against Tasmac

'ED crossing all limits': SC halts probe against Tasmac

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Issuing notice to the ED on the plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government and Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih told Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the anti-money laundering probe agency, that "Your ED is crossing all the limits."

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A special court here has allowed the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore, owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore PNB fraud case.

PMLA case: SC considers reevaluating 2022 verdict with larger bench

PMLA case: SC considers reevaluating 2022 verdict with larger bench

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was hearing the pleas seeking reconsideration of the July 27, 2022 verdict by a three-judge bench on certain parameters.

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The federal probe agency also said it seized Rs 12 crore in cash (including about Rs crore in foreign currency), gold jewellery worth Rs 6 crore, silver about 10 kg along with four vehicles following raids launched on Friday in multiple states.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

ED raids TN minister, son in money laundering case; DMK slams BJP

ED raids TN minister, son in money laundering case; DMK slams BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations connected to Tamil Nadu Minister I Periyasamy and his son as part of a money laundering investigation. The probe stems from a Madras High Court order regarding a disproportionate assets case.

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen Rs 110 crore and seized 1,200 mule credit cards following searches against the Indian operations of Parimatch, a Cyprus-based online betting platform, for alleged money laundering and cheating investors.

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The case pertains to the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB) and its former vice chairman Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Sharma, a 57-year-old Congress leader, is a former MP of the UT (2019-24).

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to look into the role of more than two dozen celebrities, including actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj, apart from some social media influencers and YouTubers in Telangana as part of a money laundering probe against certain online betting platforms, official sources said on Thursday.

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to investigate the role of celebrities, including actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati, in promoting online betting platforms.

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Viresh Joshi, a former chief trader and fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, has been arrested under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to alleged cheating of investors to the tune of Rs 200 crore by 'front-running' in trade activities, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Sunday.

Liquor scam: Jagan chaired meet, kickbacks laundered via staff, say police

Liquor scam: Jagan chaired meet, kickbacks laundered via staff, say police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police alleges former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy chaired a meeting related to a new liquor policy under which outlets would be run by a government entity. The chargesheet details alleged kickbacks and money laundering.

Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son held in liquor scam case

Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son held in liquor scam case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sources said that Chaitnaya Baghel was arrested under section 19 of the anti-money laundering as he was allegedly not cooperating during the searches that came about following receipt of fresh evidence in the case.

ED busts 'donkey route' racket, recovers 30 passports

ED busts 'donkey route' racket, recovers 30 passports

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered 30 original passports and obtained information on agents and agencies running the 'donkey-route' business of illegally sending Indians abroad.

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for exceeding its authority and misusing its powers. The latest rebuke came on Thursday, when the court accused the agency of 'crossing all limits' in a money laundering probe against a Tamil Nadu state-run liquor retailer. This follows a string of similar observations by the Supreme Court and high courts across India, raising concerns about the ED's investigative practices and the potential for misuse of its powers.

ED withdraws summons to senior lawyer after advocates tag CJI

ED withdraws summons to senior lawyer after advocates tag CJI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday withdrew its summons to a senior lawyer for reportedly giving legal advice in a case after the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) wrote to the chief justice of India for taking note of the action.

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with the Sanjay Bhandari money laundering case.

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case related to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs. 37.64 crore linked to Vadra.