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Chanda Kochhar appears before ED over ICICI-Videocon loan

Chanda Kochhar appears before ED over ICICI-Videocon loan

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Kochhar is required to assist the investigating officer of the case in taking the probe forward and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Nirav Modi, wife, Choksi skip ED summons

Nirav Modi, wife, Choksi skip ED summons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The ED on Monday also examined the state-owned bank's executive director K V Brahmaji Rao to understand how the alleged fraud was detected and other banking procedures.

Vijay Mallya files appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court

Vijay Mallya files appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The leave to appeal to the Supreme Court is on a point of law of general public importance, which according to experts is a very high threshold that is not often met.

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

Omkar realty group's chairman, MD arrested in money-laundering case

Omkar realty group's chairman, MD arrested in money-laundering case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the chairman and the managing director (MD) of Mumbai-based Omkar Realtors and Developers in connection with a money laundering case against them linked to the alleged loan fraud in Yes Bank, official sources said on Wednesday.

No connection to his business: Nath on nephew's arrest

No connection to his business: Nath on nephew's arrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Accusing the Union government of using the central agencies to target leaders like former finance minister P Chidambaram and others, Kamal Nath expressed hope that the court will take a right decision in the case.

Banks to alert customers on high value cheque payment

Banks to alert customers on high value cheque payment

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said directions have been issued in the wake of a rise in the number of cheque-related fraud cases.

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

If Mallya does not appear before the court, he risks being declared a fugitive economic offender, besides properties linked to him being confiscated.

Karzai planning to rig run-off: ex-UN official

Karzai planning to rig run-off: ex-UN official

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

A sacked United Nations official has accused President Hamid Karzai of organising second poll fraud as his main challenger on Monday pulled out of next weekend's runoff election amid fears of rigging, a news report has said.

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

Finance ministry asks banks to revisit risk management process

Finance ministry asks banks to revisit risk management process

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The review will help all the banks find if there is any loophole.

Nirav Modi, Choksi's cars auctioned at Rs 3.29 cr

Nirav Modi, Choksi's cars auctioned at Rs 3.29 cr

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The Income Tax Department had last month auctioned several art works that were owned by absconding diamond merchant Nirav Modi for Rs 59.37 crore.

Online purchases: Bankers hail RBI move

Online purchases: Bankers hail RBI move

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

While making online purchases, the cardholder will have to use this second verification apart from the card verification value number, which is the main saftey parameter used presently. As per the RBI guidelines, customers will have to register their cards from tomorrow onwards with the respective merchants--Visa or Master Card and create a security password.

ED brings back jewellery of Nirav Modi, Choksi firms

ED brings back jewellery of Nirav Modi, Choksi firms

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The valuables include polished diamonds, pearls and silver jewellery and are worth Rs 1,350 crore.

Ring worth Rs 10 cr, watch valued at Rs 1.4 cr: Raid on Nirav Modi's house

Ring worth Rs 10 cr, watch valued at Rs 1.4 cr: Raid on Nirav Modi's house

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Officials said the Enforcement Directorate along with the Central Bureau of Investigation launched fresh searches on March 22 at the Samudra Mahal luxury residential flats of Modi in Mumbai's Worli area which resulted in the recovery of fresh valuables.

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Tax experts say one of the most dispute-prone proposals is making "fraudulent availing" of input tax credit (ITC), without an invoice or bill, a cognizable and non-bailable offence.

LS to discuss Satyam issue tomorrow

LS to discuss Satyam issue tomorrow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

This was decided in the business advisory committee meeting, where the leaders of various political parties agreed for a discussion on the fraud. The short duration discussion in the Lok Sabha was listed for February 13 but was deferred following a request from leader of the Opposition L K Advani.

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

He added that while he is not too worried about a constitutional crisis, he is worried about further diminishment of the basic reputation of the voting process in the US. There might be a "significant minority" of voters rejecting the election result on November 8.

Citibank scam: ED freezes assets worth Rs 5 cr

Citibank scam: ED freezes assets worth Rs 5 cr

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Several depositors were duped in the Rs 460.91-crore alleged fraud engineered by Shivraj Puri, a Global Wealth Manager of the bank working at its branch in Gurgaon.

Satyam: Govt to review Companies Bill 08

Satyam: Govt to review Companies Bill 08

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

The government is seeking to replace the 52-year-old Companies Act 1956 with new legislation, a bill for which was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in October. The proposed legislation is primarily aimed at updating corporate laws and reducing state control over the affairs of companies.

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A total of 254 millionaires from India have used the so-called "golden visa" to settle down in the UK through a large investment into the country since the route opened in 2008, according to a new report released by a UK-based anti-corruption charity on Monday. Spotlight on Corruption said that Indians ranked as the seventh nationality of super-rich to have availed of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, adding up to 254 between 2008 and 2020. China topped the list at 4,106, followed by Russia (2,526), Hong Kong (692), the United States (685), Pakistan (283) and Kazakhstan (278) ahead of India.

CBI registers Rs 97-crore loan default case against Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd

CBI registers Rs 97-crore loan default case against Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The company's Chief Executive Officer G S C Rao, Chief Financial Officer Sanjay Tapriya, Executive Director Gursimran Kaur Mann and five non-executive directors have also been booked by the agency. Gurpal Singh is the son-in-law of Punjab Chief Minister Amrinder Singh.

Confiscating properties will not help creditors: Mallya to HC

Confiscating properties will not help creditors: Mallya to HC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The next hearing on ED's application before the special court, seeking permission to start confiscation proceedings, is scheduled for April 8.

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Posts on pro-Trump and far-right online networks have called for protest action on a number of dates, including armed demonstrations in cities across the country on January 17 and a march in Washington DC on inauguration day itself.

Why Jaitley demands a hasty change in corruption law

Why Jaitley demands a hasty change in corruption law

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

A Bill to change the PCA (1988) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha earlier this month.

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The CAG audit and other data suggests it could be far from the efficient new alternative that was once conceptualised. A conclusive review remains elusive till the government begins to release more granular and comparable data on the complex backend of GST to a deeper scrutiny, by researchers, auditors and the public.

Court uses new law to summon Nirav Modi, Choksi on Sep 25, 26

Court uses new law to summon Nirav Modi, Choksi on Sep 25, 26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The PMLA court in Mumbai has sought their appearance on September 25 (Nirav Modi) and 26 (Mehul Choksi) respectively under the fugitive economic offender law.

How 'forex specialist' Shetty retired as deputy manager at PNB

How 'forex specialist' Shetty retired as deputy manager at PNB

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A large number of public sector bank employees, as a matter of routine, do not "take" promotions so that they are not transferred out of their hometowns. The eastern region is famous for this, but it is a common practice everywhere, says Shyamal Majumdar.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

The case that will make builders more accountable

The case that will make builders more accountable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Karan Choudhury reports on the implications of the strict Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the prosecution of Unitech MDs, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra, in an alleged fraud case.

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Raju was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police two days later along with his brother.

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Seeking to provide a quicker and value-maximising outcome for stressed MSMEs, the government has introduced a pre-packaged resolution process for such enterprises by amending the insolvency law. Now, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can seek resolution for their stress through the pre-packaged process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). An ordinance was promulgated to amend the IBC on April 4. Many MSMEs have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and experts opined that the latest amendment, which comes less than two weeks after the suspension of certain IBC provisions ended, is a welcome move.

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

As a multi-disciplinary organisation, SFIO probes cases of financial frauds that are referred to it by Corporate Affairs Ministry

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Home secretary Jacqui Smith said the new arrangements as part of Tier 4 of the points based system will make the visa process simpler, more objective and more transparent for applicants and prevent abuse of the immigration system. From Tuesday, all British education providers (schools, colleges, universities) who recruit international students need to be registered with the UK Border Agency.

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In the interview to Business Standard last week, Chary had stated that the government's proposal to merge was unwarranted and that FTIL shareholders did not benefit from higher dividends from NSEL.

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The PNB fiasco falls into a family line that involves non-fund limits - read contingent liabilities which are off-books. Harshad Mehta did it with bankers' receipts in 1992. Ketan Parekh exploited the ignorance of bankers who did not know the difference between a cheque and a pay-order. And the RBI blinked when it failed to insist the SWIFT platform be linked to the core banking solution. Raghu Mohan & Abhijit Lele trace the banking mess that was just waiting to happen.

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

In 2017 the Bangladesh supreme court on his watch annulled the 16th amendment to the constitution which empowered parliament to impeach SC judges for misconduct or incapacity. As it upheld the independence of the judiciary, it miffed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who accused Justice Sinha of 'humiliating' the country. He was accused of corruption and misuse of power, allegations that he denied. Prakash Bhandari reports.

RBI allows banks to provide all services at off-site ATMs

RBI allows banks to provide all services at off-site ATMs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Off-site ATMs are set up on a standalone basis.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.