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Laskhar man convicted for terror financing, money laundering

Laskhar man convicted for terror financing, money laundering

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The case dates back to January, 2007 when the man was arrested with an AK series assault rifle, 200 bullets, five hand grenades and a satellite phone by the Karnataka Police.

Reserve Bank widens its money laundering probe

Reserve Bank widens its money laundering probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Report by March 31; banks' gold coin sales, wealth management biz also under scanner.

CPI(M) Accuses UDF Of Colluding With BJP Over ED Probe

CPI(M) Accuses UDF Of Colluding With BJP Over ED Probe

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The CPI(M) has strongly criticised the UDF government in Keralam for ordering a police inquiry into an alleged bribery case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law, based on an Enforcement Directorate report. The party alleges political targeting and a nexus between the UDF and the BJP-led Centre.

ED seizes Noida promoter's US home among Rs 113 cr assets in bank fraud case

ED seizes Noida promoter's US home among Rs 113 cr assets in bank fraud case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth approximately Rs 112.90 crore, including a residential property in Texas, USA, in a money-laundering case. The case involves a Noida-based air-conditioner components manufacturer, LEEL Electricals Limited, and its promoters, accused of defrauding a consortium of banks led by SBI of Rs 376 crore through manipulated financial statements and siphoning off funds.

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Only transactional errors, no money laundering: Kochhar

Only transactional errors, no money laundering: Kochhar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Claims that bank's procedures to implement KYC and anti-money laundering regulations have been found to be satisfactory.

Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to actor Jacqueline Fernandez in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.

RBI seeks details on money laundering allegations

RBI seeks details on money laundering allegations

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The Reserve Bank is collecting information regarding the alleged acts of money laundering by the country's three largest private sector banks, its Deputy Governor Urjit Patel said.

Why Did ED Raid Kolkata Police Officer's Home?

Why Did ED Raid Kolkata Police Officer's Home?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of a senior Kolkata Police officer and a businessman in connection with a money laundering case.

HSBC's money laundering lapses, by the numbers

HSBC's money laundering lapses, by the numbers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Bank has apologised and vowed it has recently overhauled its anti-money-laundering efforts.

Excise policy: ED arrests CBI approver Dinesh Arora in money laundering case

Excise policy: ED arrests CBI approver Dinesh Arora in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Arora was arrested under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after a long session of questioning.

Guj CID busts Rs 1,071 cr China-linked cybercrime ring, 'mastermind' held

Guj CID busts Rs 1,071 cr China-linked cybercrime ring, 'mastermind' held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Gujarat CID has arrested Rafiqul Alam, the alleged 'mastermind' behind 1,090 cybercrimes totalling Rs 1,071.5 crore, who was found to have links with China-based criminals and converted illicit funds into cryptocurrencies.

Lessons from the HSBC money laundering mess

Lessons from the HSBC money laundering mess

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The many ways in which the fast-expanding bank got it wrong on money laundering.

Real Estate Businessman Arrested In Punjab Land Use Scam

Real Estate Businessman Arrested In Punjab Land Use Scam

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a real estate businessman in a money laundering investigation linked to submission of alleged fake consent letters for obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) from the Punjab government.

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

Pooja Singhal, Jharkhand IAS officer in money laundering case, gets bail

Pooja Singhal, Jharkhand IAS officer in money laundering case, gets bail

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail for a period of two months to suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal in a money laundering case to enable her to look after her ailing daughter.

ED arrests former NSE CEO Ravi Narain in money-laundering case

ED arrests former NSE CEO Ravi Narain in money-laundering case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested former NSE CEO and MD Ravi Narain in a money laundering case, officials said. His role is being investigated by the federal probe agency as part of two criminal cases linked to the bourse - the alleged co-location 'scam' case and the purported illegal phone tapping of employees. Narain is understood to have been arrested in the tapping case under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

India tweaking laws to check money laundering

India tweaking laws to check money laundering

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Committed to the full implementation of international standards to combat money laundering and terror financing, India on Tuesday said it was making suitable amendments to converge the country's existing laws with the recommendations of the global Financial Action Task Force.

Banks will take 3-4 months to deploy FCNR(B) flows: Setty

Banks will take 3-4 months to deploy FCNR(B) flows: Setty

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty stated that banks will take three to four months to deploy the significant funds mobilised through foreign currency non-resident (bank), or FCNR(B), deposits, which is unlikely to cause "abnormal lending". He also highlighted the need for agentic artificial intelligence (AI) costs to fall sharply for its widespread deployment in India, envisioning its role in transforming banking from fraud detection to personalised financial assistance.

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Sources said the actor will be questioned about some more issues related to Chandrashekhar.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

India faces money laundering, terror-funding risk: IMF

India faces money laundering, terror-funding risk: IMF

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

India, which has witnessed numerous terror attacks and still remains a potential target for such strikes, faces significant money laundering and terrorist financing risk, the IMF has warned.

Factbox: Money laundering probe into Sahara

Factbox: Money laundering probe into Sahara

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Suspicions have swirled for years that many of Sahara's millions of investors are fictitious names

Money laundering: Court summons Misa Bharti, husband

Money laundering: Court summons Misa Bharti, husband

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The ED had on December 23 filed its final report against Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar through advocate Nitesh Rana.

ED questions Farooq Abdullah in money laundering case

ED questions Farooq Abdullah in money laundering case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The Enforcement Directorate had filed the money laundering case after taking cognisance of a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR and chargesheet.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men in Jaipur, busting a mule account syndicate that allegedly routed proceeds from cyber frauds through multiple bank accounts. The investigation began after a Delhi resident lost Rs 1.91 lakh, leading to the discovery of a sophisticated money-laundering operation involving loan repayments.

SC agrees hear plea for review of money laundering Act verdict

SC agrees hear plea for review of money laundering Act verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list a plea seeking review of its order upholding the Enforcement Directorate's powers related to arrest, attachment of property involved in money laundering, search and seizure under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud that affected more than 19,000 buyers and investors.

Rs 5.49 cr fine imposed on Paytm Payments Bank under anti-money laundering law

Rs 5.49 cr fine imposed on Paytm Payments Bank under anti-money laundering law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a Rs 5.49 crore penalty on Paytm Payments Bank for violating anti-money laundering rules, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. FIU-IND initiated a review of Paytm Payments Bank on receipt of specific information from law enforcement agencies in respect of few entities and their network of businesses engaged in a number of illegal acts, including organising and facilitating online gambling.

Land Grab Suspect Appears Before Enforcement Directorate In Kolkata

Land Grab Suspect Appears Before Enforcement Directorate In Kolkata

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man, identified as Sona Pappu, who is allegedly involved in land grabbing and extortion, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata in connection with its probe into a money laundering case.

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case: Here's Why

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai discharged NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and others in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate concerning an alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB). The court stated that the money laundering case could not proceed without a predicate offence.

ED to move Supreme Court against clean chit to NewsClick in PMLA case

ED to move Supreme Court against clean chit to NewsClick in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to appeal the Delhi High Court's decision to quash a money laundering case against news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, arguing that the High Court 'overlooked or left unaddressed' critical contentions regarding alleged FDI rule violations and false representations to authorities.

Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls

Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Jain claims the arrest is politically motivated, linking it to the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. Five other individuals, including a former DJB CEO, were also arrested in the case, which alleges irregularities and favouritism in tender conditions.

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation.

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh as part of a money laundering investigation against certain builders and real estate companies in an alleged land fraud case.

Man Arrested In Gurugram For Rs 8.30 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Man Arrested In Gurugram For Rs 8.30 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a man from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged involvement in an Rs 8.30 lakh cyber fraud. The accused provided his bank account, which was used to receive the cheated amount from a victim who was subjected to a "digital arrest" by fraudsters impersonating government officials. The investigation is ongoing to trace other individuals involved.

Man Arrested In Gurugram For Rs 8.30 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Man Arrested In Gurugram For Rs 8.30 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a man from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged involvement in an Rs 8.30 lakh cyber fraud. The accused provided his bank account, which was used to receive the cheated amount from a victim who was subjected to a "digital arrest" by fraudsters impersonating government officials. The investigation is ongoing to trace other individuals involved.

How was money laundering case made out against Sisodia, SC grills CBI, ED

How was money laundering case made out against Sisodia, SC grills CBI, ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The bench said most of the allegations in the corruption case registered by the CBI against Sisodia were "hearsay", based on the statements made by approvers and would not pass scrutiny before the trial court without any concrete material.

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities in CMRL's financial transactions and its links with Veena's now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions Private Limited.

Govt readies plan to check money laundering

Govt readies plan to check money laundering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

In a bid to check money laundering, the government on Thursday allowed Financial Intelligence Unit