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ED raids 20 locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat in probe linked to extradited drug syndicate operator Salim Dola, Dawood’s aide

ED raids 20 locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat in probe linked to extradited drug syndicate operator Salim Dola, Dawood’s aide

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched a large-scale search operation across Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation into a transnational narcotics trafficking network allegedly run by recently extradited Salim Ismail Dola and his associates, reported ANI. The searches are being carried out at 20 locations in Mumbai, Surat, Ankleshwar and Rajkot, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s houses in CMRL pay-off case

ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s houses in CMRL pay-off case

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ED raid progressing at the residence of Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram on May 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) raided the houses of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram. It is viewed as a major escalation of a long-running enquiry into whether his daughter and former IT consultant, T. Veena’s now defunct firm, Exalogic, had received sizeable monthly retainers from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a private mining company, during the 2017-2021 period allegedly without rendering any tangible service. The ED search unfolded at 12 locations across the State, including the residence of the former Tourism and Public Works Minister and Ms. Veena’s husband, P.A. Mohamed Riyas, in Kozhikode, and the houses of the mining company’s promoters, among other localities. ED officials, accompanied by armed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, were seen entering the search localities early Wednesday (May 27, 2026). They cordoned off the premises, including Mr. Vijayan’s recently rented house at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Mr Vijayan …

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claims ED arrested Deepak Singla for refusing to join BJP

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claims ED arrested Deepak Singla for refusing to join BJP

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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal defended party leader Deepak Singla after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, alleging he was targeted for refusing to join the BJP. Kejriwal also extended support to arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, calling him brave and patriotic Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ED raids nine places in Bengal in Public Distribution System ‘scam’ case| India News

ED raids nine places in Bengal in Public Distribution System ‘scam’ case| India News

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at nine places across West Bengal in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe in the Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case, officials said. ED’s Kolkata zonal office is conducting the searches based on its investigation initiated in this case, (HT File) The raids have been underway since early morning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) at the premises linked to suppliers and exporters located in Kolkata, Burdwan, and Habra, linked to Nirajan Chandra Saha and Ors in the case. ED’s Kolkata zonal office is conducting the searches based on its investigation initiated in this case, primarily based on West Bengal Police First Information Report (FIR) dated October 23, 2020, registered at Basirhat Police Station on the complaint of Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Ghojadanga LCS, alleging large-scale diversion of PDS wheat meant for welfare schemes. The places being searched included the office and residential premises of Susanto Saha and his firm, Sagar Enterprises, in North 24 Parganas; Samir Kumar Chandra and Partha Saha and …

Kharge denies calling PM Modi a terrorist, says "have already replied" to EC

Kharge denies calling PM Modi a terrorist, says "have already replied" to EC

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Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that the party has submitted its reply to the Election Commission`s notice over his “terrorist” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. When asked about the development, Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, “We have already replied; it has appeared in the newspaper.” This comes after Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and criticised the poll body for giving only 24 hours to Kharge to respond to the allegations. The party demanded a week to file a detailed response. In a letter addressed to the ECI, Jairam Ramesh wrote, “We would like to express our surprise at the short amount of time given to the Congress President to reply to the charges levelled against him in the Notice, i.e. 24 hours. You would have been aware that this is certainly not sufficient time given that the Congress President is in the middle of multiple campaigns.” “We seek time to file a detailed response within one week and also for a senior …

ED searches Delhi realty firm accused of collecting ₹2,000 cr from 19,400 homebuyers| India News

ED searches Delhi realty firm accused of collecting ₹2,000 cr from 19,400 homebuyers| India News

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out searches at a Delhi based real estate firm – Earth Infrastructures Limited (EIL), which is accused of collecting ₹2024.45 crore from more than 19,425 homebuyers or investors by promising timely delivery of residential or commercial units along with assured returns but failed to deliver, agency officials said on Saturday. The accused entities collected approximately ₹2024.45 crore from more than 19,425 homebuyers/investors. (HT sourced photos) During the searches, carried out on Friday at ten locations in Delhi and Gurugram linked to promoters and associates entities of EIL, the federal financial crimes probe agency recovered ₹6.3 crore in cash, jewellery valued at around ₹7.5 crore, besides silver bullion and luxury watches. ED’s money laundering probe against EIL and its group entities stems from five FIRs registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Delhi Police, against Earth Infrastructures Ltd., its directors and related entities under various sections of Indian Penal Code for cheating, criminal breach of trust and conspiracy. Further, Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has also filed a criminal complaint under …

Mahua Moitra carried by cops outside Amit Shah’s office as protest against ED raids blows up| India News

Mahua Moitra carried by cops outside Amit Shah’s office as protest against ED raids blows up| India News

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A political controversy erupted over Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the office and residence of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain in Kolkata, spilt over to the national capital on Friday as several Trinamool Congress leaders protested outside Home Minister Amit Shah’s office in Delhi. Mahua Moitra being detained by cops outside Amit Shah’s office in Delhi (Screen grab PTI video) As the protest blew up, cops also got involved and TMC MP Mahua Moitra was seen being carried by police personnel while being detained. “Shame shame shame!”, yelled Moitra as she condemned the police action and vowed that her party would win the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. The Trinamool MP accused Amit Shah of using the ED as “lootera” to gain access of the party’s information ahead of elections. “Bengal me hum jeetenge chahe ye jo bhi kar len (We will win in Bengal no matter what they do),” Moitra was heard saying a clip shared by news agency PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

ED conducts searches at 7 locations in four states linked to SDPI | Latest News India

ED conducts searches at 7 locations in four states linked to SDPI | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at seven locations in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Kerala in its money laundering charges against Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), the political arm of the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI), officials familiar with the development said. Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at SDPI state committee office in Thiruvananthapuram on March 6. (ANI FILE) The searches were carried under Prevention of Money Laundering Act or PMLA at premises in Mettupalaiyam, Coimbatore, Arcot and Vellore in Tamil Nadu, Bhilwara and Kota in Rajasthan, West Bengal capital Kolkata, and Kottayam and Palakkad districts in Kerala. Thursday’s raids come weeks after the agency arrested SDPI president Moideen Kutty K alias MK Faizy, 55, from Indira Gandhi International airport on March 3 on the grounds that the party carries forward the ideology and agenda of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and is funded by it. PFI and its eight affiliate organisations were banned by the ministry of home affairs under the stringent …

Ex Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s House Raided By Probe Agency

Ex Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s House Raided By Probe Agency

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Bhopal: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided several locations linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, including his house in Bhilai city, and his son Chaitanya Baghel in an alleged liquor scam this morning. At least 14 locations linked to the Baghels in Durg district were searched by the anti-laundering officials. Ripping into the ED after the news broke, Mr Baghel claimed that the action followed a court decision to dismiss a “false case” that has been running for seven years. “After a false case going on for seven years was dismissed by the court, the guests of ED entered the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister, Congress General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel this morning. If someone is trying to stop Congress in Punjab through this conspiracy, then it is a misunderstanding,” said Mr Baghel. Premises linked to the close associates of Chaitanya Baghel were among the locations that were raided. During the raids, crucial documents were examined, officials said. The central agency that probes financial irregularities said it has found that …

ED conducts searches across 5 cities in connection with Cloud Particle scam | Chandigarh News

ED conducts searches across 5 cities in connection with Cloud Particle scam | Chandigarh News

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at eleven locations across Gurugram, Panchkula, Jind (Haryana), Mohali (Punjab), and Mumbai (Maharashtra), targeting the premises of a private company linked to the Cloud Particle scam. The raids covered properties connected to M/s Vuenow Infratech Limited, M/s Big Boy Toyz, M/s Mandeshi Foods Pvt. Ltd., M/s Planckdot Pvt. Ltd., M/s Bytecanvass LLP, M/s Skyverse, M/s Skylink Network, and other related entities and individuals. The searches, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), led to the seizure of luxury vehicles, Rs 3 lakh in cash, incriminating documents, records, and digital devices. The ED launched the investigation following an FIR registered by Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) Police under various sections in 2023, based on information shared by the ED under Section 66(2) of the PMLA. Preliminary findings revealed that M/s Vuenow Marketing Services Ltd. (VMSL), in collusion with associated entities, lured investors into a fraudulent scheme under the guise of selling cloud particles. The company promised high rental returns through a sale and lease-back (SLB) model, despite lacking …